April 5, 2026
The King Is In The Room - What's The Deal With Easter?
The story of Jesus’ Resurrection means the rest of the Bible makes sense. That morning, Jesus redeemed every story from the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden forward. You might be surprised how understated the event is, particularly in Mark’s biography. But even in Mark, the hope, the grace and our future face-to-face with Jesus is strong and secure.
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Mark 16:1-8
Questions:
- What’s your choice for the best ending of a movie? Why is Mark’s ending so understated?
- The angel said, “He is risen.” Why is that not only good news for them back then but also for all who believe?
- The angel said, “Go tell Peter.” How might this have felt for Peter to hear that he was named specifically? Have you experienced God redeeming your failure? Tell that story.
- The angel said, “You will see him”. Some people say the Resurrection is just a metaphor for new life. Does it make a difference that this was a flesh-and-bones resurrection, not just a metaphor? Explain.
- How do you explain the hope you have because of the Resurrection to your friends who don’t yet believe?
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Recent Sermons
Mark 11:1-11 -As Mark’s account of Jesus moves toward the Cross, the Triumphal Entry may seem quiet to us—but for those who had waited centuries, it was electric. The question of the true King wasn’t just Israel’s struggle—it’s still ours today.
Mark 9:1-13 -We’ve hit fast-forward in the Jesus Story! In one week, we’ve shuttled from the mountain where the 10 commandments were given, over to the mountain where Jesus shows his true colours. This story is a shout-out to everything that has happened to this point in the Bible, and at the same time, a shout forward
Exodus 40:34-38 - The Book of Exodus ends with God’s tent, the Tabernacle, furnished and fully operational. The job of exiting, leaving Egypt, is done. Now it's time to change focus from getting out of slavery to getting into the Promised Land. This is the ultimate road trip because God is on it, and that brings compli
Exodus 33:12-23 - The book of Exodus unfolds the growing friendship between God and Moses, one conversation at a time. Moses’ honest exchange with God is a picture of how we can talk with God, too.
Exodus 19:3-8 -God is seeking a community to join Him in His mission to bless and save the world. Israel was out of Egypt, where their purpose had been clear: make bricks! What was their purpose now? At the foot of Mount Sinai, before they take another step, God has a proposal.
Exodus 16:2-16 - The story of our roots continues. As the drama fades into daily routine, the real questions begin—Can we trust God for what we need each day? How much control do we really have?
