The bigger picture
As we continue in this season of Easter, we celebrate the victory that Christ has won for us over death and reflect on what that means for how we live our lives here on earth. The apostle Peter delivers a sermon which describes how the people denied Jesus and had him killed, yet somehow it was all according to God’s plan to bring life to the world.
Radically weird
Once Jesus revealed himself to Mary Magdalene that morning, the story didn’t suddenly make complete sense. It was still radically weird. But, in standing risen before her and speaking her name, Jesus caused Mary to believe.
Jesus meets us (Jn. 20:19–31)
In our fear and worry, Jesus offers us his peace. In our questions and scepticism, he shows us himself.
True realisation (Lk. 24:1–12)
When the words of Jesus are spoken, and the bread is taken and broken, the resurrected Jesus is who we remember and see. It’s the entire work of Christ that we praise God for today.