Inspired · November 2026
Did Not Our Hearts Burn?
Luke 24:13–35 · Rochester Christian Church · November 1, 2026
On the road to Emmaus, two disciples walked seven miles with Jesus and didn’t know it. What they remembered afterward was this: their hearts burned while He opened the Scriptures. Information does not equal inspiration. God still speaks through His Word — here’s how to start.
This week’s challenge
Read Hebrews 10:19–25. Read it more than once. Ask three questions:
- What does it say about God?
- What does it say about me?
- What do I need to do about it?
Then bring your Bible next Sunday. Bring your questions.
Read Hebrews 10:19–25 (ESV) →
Go back to the road
Read the whole story for yourself: Luke 24:13–35 (ESV)
Verses from Sunday’s message
- John 10:10 — Jesus came to give life, and give it abundantly. Read
- Hebrews 4:12 — The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. Read
- Romans 15:4 — Through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Read
- Isaiah 55:11 — God’s Word accomplishes what He purposes. Read
Four ways to get started
- Ten minutes a day. Pick a time you already have — coffee, lunch, before bed — and keep the same spot in the house. Start with Hebrews 10:19–25 this week.
- Read a whole book. Start with John. One chapter a day and you’ll finish in three weeks. Begin at John 1
- Pick up a devotional on your way out of church.
- Don’t read alone. Join the Sunday morning Bible study class I teach at Rochester Christian Church, 9:00 a.m. Bring your questions.
Real change does not happen apart from the Word of God and the People of God.
No Bible handy?
Both are free:
- ESV.org — read online, same translation used Sunday
- YouVersion Bible app — phone or tablet, reading plans, audio
Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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