On the evening of the first Easter, two ordinary disciples were walking away from Jerusalem. They had heard rumours of an empty tomb, but it wasn't enough. Their hopes had been crushed. What else was there to do but go home?

In this Easter sermon on Luke 24:13-35, Revd. Mark Fletcher explores how the risen Christ sought out these despairing travellers — not the important ones, not the inner circle, but two people whose names we barely know. What does it mean that Jesus chooses to meet us on the road, in our doubt and disappointment?

Through Scripture, Christ opens their eyes to the bigger picture — that God's purposes go through the storm, the darkness, and even the grave. Then, in the breaking of bread, he reveals himself. Word and sacrament together. Head and heart and soul.

Are you walking away? Christ comes down the road to meet you. The question is whether you will invite him to stay.

Full transcript and video: https://stpeters.ch/sermons/risen-christ-meets-us/