Christ the Sum and Substance Luke 24:13-35, 44-49 Jesus is the sum and substance of Word and sacraments--and our mission as God's church. 1. Jesus's Emmaus road exposition. (Luke 24:13-27) 2. Jesus's self-disclosure in the breaking of bread. (Luke 24:28-35) 3. Jesus's missionary mandate in Law & Gospel. (Luke 24:44-47) Suggested Hymn of Response: NTH 169 My Heart Does Overflow (from Ps 45:1-10)