THE ROAD LEADS TO THE TABLE: CAN THE EUCHARIST SET YOU FREE?

The Dirt Road with Jansen, Roads Series, Mile Marker 03

Can the Eucharist actually help us get set free? And what does set free even mean?

In this episode, we walk the road to Emmaus. It is the third day. Two disciples are walking seven miles out of Jerusalem, heavy with everything that has happened, when a stranger falls into step beside them. It is Jesus. And they do not recognize Him.

He walks with them. He opens the Scriptures to them until their hearts burn. But their eyes are not opened on the road. They are opened at the table, the moment He takes the bread, blesses it, breaks it, and gives it to them.

That is the power of the Eucharist. And it is why learning to receive may be one of the most important steps toward freedom.

IN THIS EPISODE

• What "set free" really means, and the yoke of slavery Paul warns us about (Galatians 5:1)

• Why there is a real, invisible enemy, and the grace Jesus gives us to fight

• Stepping into the Emmaus story as the fourth person on the road

• Why their eyes were opened at the table, not on the road

• Why receiving forgiveness can be so hard, and the confession that changed it for me

• How opened eyes help us find the open door behind a struggle, not just name it.

SCRIPTURE

Galatians 5:1

Ephesians 6:12

Luke 24:1 to 35

RECOMMENDED READING

The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn. This book opened my eyes to what is happening at Mass. I cannot recommend it strongly enough.

FREE COMPANION GUIDE

Want to go deeper? Download the free guide for this episode, with questions for the road, a simple practice for your next Mass, and a prayer for opened eyes, at thedirtroadwithjansen.com

DISCIPLESHIP DELIVERANCE

I call my approach Discipleship Deliverance. It is not about getting set free in one moment and hoping it lasts. It is a long walk of discipleship that grows deeper roots and longer freedom. You can walk it in a self-paced course or a live online class. Learn more at DiscipleshipDeliverance.com

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Keep walking. You are not walking this one alone.

I'll see you on the dirt road.

Jansen