About this episode
This episode explores how the resurrection of Jesus transforms fear into purpose and faith.
What if the resurrection isn't just about historical proof, but about resolving our deepest fears? This powerful Easter message takes us through Matthew 28, where we discover that fear appears four times in just ten verses about the resurrection. We're confronted with a profound truth: everyone fears something, and at the root of our anxieties about aging, failure, or being forgotten lies the ultimate fear of death. The women at the tomb experienced fear, the guards experienced fear, yet their responses were radically different. One group's fear led to self-protection and suppression of truth, while the other's fear was redirected into mission and proclamation. The empty tomb didn't eliminate fear for these women, but it transformed it. They left with both fear and great joy, motivated to move quickly and tell others. We learn that becoming a believer doesn't erase fear but redirects it toward purpose. When we worship the risen Jesus and listen to His teaching, our paralyzing fears dissolve into confident faith. The question we must answer is whether Jesus has all authority in our lives, not just nominal belief but actual obedience born from delight. If Christ truly defeated…
People in this episode
Host: Journey Church
Topics covered
- resurrection
- fear
- faith
- purpose
- Easter
- anxiety
Keywords
- resurrection
- fear
- Easter message
- Matthew 28
- faith
- purpose
- anxiety
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The King Lives
Places: Matthew 28
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