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    The Road to Emmaus: Sunday School Lesson

    Luke 24:13–35

    Ages 8–12 ~40 min Memory: Luke 24:32

    Print this page straight from your browser — the story, memory verse, discussion questions and craft all fit on one sheet.

    Big Idea

    The risen Christ is found all the way through the Scriptures.

    Story Summary

    On resurrection day two disciples walked to Emmaus talking sadly about all that had happened. Jesus joined them, but their eyes were holden. Beginning at Moses and all the prophets, He expounded the Scriptures about Himself. At supper He broke bread — and they knew Him, and He vanished out of their sight.

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    Memory Verse (KJV)

    “Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?”

    Luke 24:32

    Discussion Questions

    1. Why were the two disciples sad?
    2. What did Jesus use to explain everything to them?
    3. When did they finally recognise Him?
    4. What did they do straight after they knew it was Jesus?

    Craft Idea: Walking Road Strip

    Supplies

    • Long paper strips
    • Crayons
    • Two small paper figures
    • Tape

    Steps

    1. Draw a winding road along the strip from Jerusalem to Emmaus.
    2. Tape the figures so they slide along the road.
    3. Add a third figure halfway along.
    4. Write Luke 24:32 beneath the road.

    Printable Worksheet

    Print the lesson page for the verse card and questions.

    This Sunday's lesson

    Lesson flow (45 minutes)

    1. Welcome (5 min): Pray, then read the memory verse aloud three times together.
    2. Story (10 min): Tell the story summary in your own words; open a KJV to Luke 24:13–35.
    3. Discussion (10 min): Walk through the questions above. Let every child answer at least once.
    4. Craft (15 min): Make the walking road strip.
    5. Wrap-up (5 min): Hand out the worksheet to finish at home and recite the memory verse one last time.

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