The Easter Message of Hope

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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.  He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die.  Do you believe this?”  — John 11:25,26

My Christmas celebration includes listening to the delivered words of Dr. S. M. Lockridge in his sermon, “That’s My King!”  And a similar joy comes at Easter when I listen to his preaching “It’s Friday. . . . but Sunday’s Coming!”  This year I can share with you the powerful presentation put together with scenes from Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of The Christ.”  The video clip captures joy which Christians are experiencing today because of the truth of the empty tomb on Resurrection Sunday:

And now it’s Monday. What are you going to do with this truth?

We live in a world of turmoil desperately in need of hope . . . . the hope that can only come through knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

It’s Monday. Can you share that hope with someone today?

Questions to Share:

1. What difference has the understanding of Christ’s resurrection made in your life?

2. Who could you share with about Christ’s atonement for our sin made possible by His death on the cross followed by His resurrection?

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