The answer is: Two

Luke 24:13-35

The scene on the road to Emmaus is one of those beautiful moments that encapsulate transformation and revelation. As verse 13 tells us, two men were journeying back home after the tumultuous events of the crucifixion. They were deep in conversation about everything they had experienced, likely filled with confusion and sorrow. Imagine what it would be like to have been in their shoes: witnessing the profound, yet shocking events shake their beliefs and understanding.

Fun fact: one of the men was named Cleopas, but the other remains a mystery! Traditionally, scholars ponder whether he was perhaps part of the inner circle of disciples or an everyday person caught up in the moment. The anonymity of this second traveler emphasizes how Jesus’s resurrection isn’t just a tale for the elite but resonates with every common individual, inviting us to explore our own doubts and hopes on life's roads.

As they walked, a surprising companion joined – the resurrected Jesus Himself, though they didn’t recognize Him at first! This has led theologians to reflect on how often we walk through life unaware of the deeper truths right alongside us. The way Jesus revealed Himself to them—through the scriptures as they broke bread—is a powerful image of enlightenment that continues to inspire understanding and fellowship among people everywhere. It reminds us that sometimes we must talk things out and share our stories to recognize the extraordinary in the ordinary. So, on your own journeys, who do you walk with—and what truths might you discover together?