What Was the First Bible Study Like? | Rise Up Day 61

Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast · Apr 19, 2026 · 3m

What was the first Bible study like?

On this Third Sunday of Easter, we hear the beautiful story of the Road to Emmaus—when the risen Jesus walked with two disciples and explained how all of Scripture pointed to Him.

Imagine that moment.

What prophecies did Jesus reveal?

What Old Testament stories did He connect to His Passion, Death, and Resurrection?

Did He speak of:

➡️ Abel’s lamb

➡️ Abraham’s sacrifice

➡️ The Passover lamb

➡️ The manna in the desert

➡️ Melchizedek and bread and wine

In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer invites us to think deeply about the greatest Bible study ever…