Hymns Based on Luke 24:31

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 24:31

"When he had sat down at the table with them, he took the bread and gave thanks. Breaking it, he gave it to them. Their eyes were opened and they recognized him; then he vanished out of their sight."

— Luke 24:31

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Communion, Thanksgiving, Worship, Prayer, Eucharist. Many worship songs connected to Luke 24:31 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Communion
Thanksgiving
Worship
Prayer
Eucharist

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread

Response Hymn Be Present at Our Table, Lord

Reflection Hymn Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread

Closing Hymn We Meet You, O Christ

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
2
Opening Hymn O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread
3
Scripture Reading Luke 24:31
4
Sermon Communion
5
Response Hymn Be Present at Our Table, Lord
6
Reflection Hymn Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread
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Closing Hymn We Meet You, O Christ

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread

Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread is a compact communion prayer shaped by the risen Christ’s encounter with the disciples at Emmaus.

Be Present at Our Table, Lord

Be Present at Our Table, Lord is John Cennick's four-line grace before a meal, conventionally dated 1741 from its earliest verified printing.

I Come with Joy

I Come with Joy is a contemporary communion hymn written by British hymn writer Brian Wren.

Now the Silence

Now the Silence is a brief yet profound communion hymn written by Lutheran pastor and hymn writer Jaroslav Jan Vajda and set to music by Carl Frederick Schalk.

O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread

O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread is a communion hymn by Charles Wesley that reflects on the presence of the risen Christ in the breaking of bread.

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Open My Eyes, That I May See is a devotional hymn of prayer and spiritual openness written by Clara Hester Scott in the late nineteenth century.

Open Our Eyes, Lord

Open Our Eyes, Lord is a compact contemporary worship chorus centered on a prayer for spiritual perception, receptivity, and encounter with Jesus Christ.

We Meet You, O Christ

We Meet You, O Christ is a modern hymn that invites believers to recognize the presence of Christ in acts of compassion and service.

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Communion Thanksgiving Worship Prayer Eucharist Faith Grace Praise Presence of Christ Discipleship Fellowship Revelation Call to Worship Christian fellowship Compassion Daily devotion Divine Presence Emmaus God's Provision Holy Communion Holy Spirit Hospitality Incarnation Listening to God Lord's Supper Love Mission Peace Resurrection Service Spiritual Growth Spiritual Illumination Spiritual nourishment Table Grace