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Emmaus Expectation and Explanation Map

Read the explanation before defending the assumption.

Fifteen minutes for one reading or family decisionFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to Read the Emmaus Conversation Before Defending Your First Interpretation.

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Hypothetical example: A family identifies the travelers’ expectation, reads Jesus’ explanation and withdraws an unsupported adult claim about a changed schedule.

01Hear the account the travelers bring

Separate the travelers’ events, reports and expectation.

02Keep Jesus’ explanation at the center

Record what Jesus explains about himself from Scripture.

03Follow recognition and the return

Trace recognition and the report without adding details.

04Check one adult interpretation honestly

Check one adult interpretation against what is actually known.