In response to Luke 24:13-35, a passage fittingly entitled, “On the Road to Emmaus” (New International Version), I can see the bias mindset that Cleopas and Simon posses. It appears that, at first, these two men missed the significance of history’s greatest event because they were preoccupied [or focused] on their own problems and disappointments. Not only that, they were walking in the wrong direction, away from the fellowship with other believers. Also, I think it’s important to remember that the Jews of this day were Messianic Jews and by that I mean, most Jews displayed much skepticism regarding Christ’s declaration to being the Savior and Redeemer of Israel: the Messiah. Even today, many Jews still believe that Jesus was a great prophet, but not ‘the Messiah.’ I say this because of reading verse 21, when Cleopas states, “But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:21). These two men appear to have experienced a type of cognitive bias, according to Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, and Zechmeister (2009). Undoubtedly, the disciples had evidence of Jesus’ presence within their hearts, yet they chose to ignore it still: whereby they actually questioned each other saying, “were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32). As Shaughnessy et al. (2009) states, “our intuition about what is true does not always agree with what is actually true because we fail to recognize that our perceptions may be distorted by cognitive biases, or because we neglect to weigh available evidence appropriately” (p. 29). In addition, these authors indicate, “one possible basis for the illusory correlation bias is that we are more likely to notice events that are consistent with our beliefs than events that violate our beliefs” (p. 29). Without a doubt, having the risen Savior within their physical presence, had desecrated their original beliefs. I’m left wondering if Cleopas and Simon had become Messianic Jews shortly after this encounter! As we reflect on the essences of scientific research, bias should not be permitted to play a part during the whole scientific method procedures. Shaughnessy et al. (2009) believes that “scientific reporting is unbiased and objective” (p. 28). Yet, hand and hand, these authors also indicate that “selective reporting of research findings” is a violation of scientific integrity (p. 13). Another scripture that comes to mind for us Christians to recognize significance importance and within the scientific method’s characteristic and where it remains unbiased is found in James 2:1 “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism.” Looking at the very nature of scientific method, Shaughnessy et al. (2009) pointed out that “two important characteristics of the scientific method are an empirical approach and a skeptical attitude” (p. 3). This skepticism encouraged researchers to further examine their study methods, collecting data from all angles, and general research; essentially, to prevent biased interpretation from entering into the final analysis. When finding an additional example of a bias disposition being displayed in the Bible, I think of the story that comes from 1 Sam. 17:33 of David and Goliath -- “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a boy, and he has been a fighting man from his youth.” When David approaches King Saul, this great king advises David that Saul was biased as he accused David of being just a boy. Much the same view likely to be thought of by David’s brother, Goliath, who was both opposing defense forces. Conceivably, this is why Timothy instructs the Christian of today, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity” (1 Tim. 4:12). Lastly, I think our capability to receive more knowledge, understanding and light from God is essentially built upon our willingness to study, listen, and seek out understanding through our direct relationship and prayer life with Him. We must stay in a constant listening mode with the Holy Spirit when He gives evidence of truths to us. It is not only obedient, but we will obtain his promises and will be given more in abundance and direction.