14. Knowing Him - With HIM

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of Easter and the responses to the resurrection of Jesus.

This Easter weekend, we step into the tension of a story we all know—but often don’t fully feel. At Christmas, we celebrated “With Us”— Emmanuel! God drawing near in Jesus. But on Good Friday, everything shifts. In John 18–19, we walk through the betrayal, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus and see a wide range of responses: rejection, fear, indifference, and even quiet faith. What happens when the One who was with us is suddenly taken away? For three days, it seems like hope is gone—like everything is now without Him. But the story doesn’t end there. In John 20, we encounter the resurrection—and once again, we see different responses: confusion, doubt, awe, and belief. The empty tomb forces a question each of us must answer: What will I do with the risen Jesus? Easter moves us from without to with Him, inviting us not just to observe the story, but to step into it personally by realizing the joy of our relationship with Jesus! We’d love for you to join us for Easter as we explore these powerful moments together. And don’t come alone—this is the kind of weekend that people will come with you. Invite a friend, a neighbor, or a family member to experience the hope, the tension, and…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Key

Topics covered

• Easter
• resurrection
• faith
• Jesus
• betrayal
• crucifixion

Keywords

• Good Friday
• John 18
• John 19
• John 20
• hope
• relationship with Jesus

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Scripture

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