He continues to gather other sheep in, and He does it through the selfless serving and the gracious speaking of His people.

After more than a year of facing our collective mortality as a species, the promise of a physical resurrection is welcome news.

The promise you will make, which brings about the presence of Christ and creates rejoicing, is the peace Jesus brought to the disciples that night behind locked doors.

Each day gives us occasion to die to our sinful identities of all kinds and to live out a life in Christ’s footsteps as children of God.

Like the women who came despite their questions, your hearers will gather despite their uncertainties, and they will be looking for a word of honest hope.