Sermon Notes
“Were Our Hearts not Burning?”
Speaker: Ms. Letty Wong
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Big Idea: Jesus has always been present in our journey. In the breaking of bread, He opens our eyes and invites us into a story bigger than ourselves—one of community, belonging, and mission.
Introduction
• Why Students? Why AFC?
• AFC’s mission: To nurture students toward a courageous faith in Jesus that motivates them to live beyond themselves.
Jesus Draws Near (v.15)
“Jesus himself drew near and went with them.”
• The disciples were grieving, doubting—Jesus met them there.
• He doesn’t wait for us to have it all figured out.
• Young people matter: Faith decisions in transitional seasons (HS–Uni–Work) are pivotal.
• Authentic spaces to wrestle with doubts matter.
Jesus in Our Journey (v.27)
“He interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”
• 12km walk
• Jesus walks with us in real time.
• Transformational not just informational
Jesus Revealed in the Breaking of Bread (v.35)
“He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.”
• Not in a sermon—but in a meal.
• Communal transformation: Jesus was always there, but it was in community that they saw Him clearly.
• Hospitality: Jesus loved eating with people. So do we!
• Intercultural insight: Like Jesus bridged heaven and earth, we often bridge cultures. That’s kingdom work.
• Mission reminder: Canada’s role in global mission is unique—we know how to live in-between. That’s a gift we bring.
Invitation & Challenge
• When was Jesus revealed to you?
• Who will you be breaking bread with today?
• “They rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem…”
• The first 12km: grief and questions
• The next 12km: joy and purpose
• Who are you walking with?
• What story are you writing together?
Conclusion: Our Part in His Story
• The story didn’t end in Emmaus or even after they returned to Jerusalem
• It continues with us.
• AFC is about nurturing courageous faith in the next generation.
• Whether you were once part of it or are just joining in—you’re still invited.
• Draw near to the next generation, journey with them, eat with them.
“Were our hearts not burning…?”
Let’s keep walking. Together.
