Dr. Robert Smith Jr. unpacks the Emmaus Road narrative from Luke 24, revealing how Jesus transforms disciples from discouragement to passionate witnesses through Scripture engagement.
• Moving from "slow hearts" to "burning hearts" happens through deeper Scripture engagement
• Jesus is present throughout the entire Bible, not just the New Testament
• True learning from Scripture should ignite passion and create yearning to share with others
• The purpose of Scripture is not just information but transformation
• God often reveals Himself gradually to create an appetite for more
• Sometimes Scripture that seems unpalatable at first is still profitable
• Understanding comes through struggle – Jesus could have revealed Himself immediately but chose the journey
• Our testimony should match Christ's teaching – He appears when we explain what He expounded
• We fight from victory, not for victory, because of Christ's resurrection
Most powerfully, Dr. Smith articulates three essential responses to Scripture: learning, burning, and yearning. Knowledge alone isn't enough – Scripture should ignite passion and create an urgent desire to share with others. "Learning and burning are not antithetical," he explains. "The more you learn, the more you ought to burn." When our explanation matches Christ's expounding, Jesus himself appears among us.
Ready to move from merely knowing about the Bible to truly experiencing its transformative power? Join us as we treasure God's Word and discover how Scripture can turn our slow hearts into burning hearts.
