Easter 2024 – Living Hope!

Mark 16:1-7 (MSG)

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could embalm Jesus. ² Very early on Sunday morning, as the sun rose, they went to the tomb. ³ They worried out loud to each other, ‘Who will roll back the stone from the tomb for us?’

⁴ Then they looked up, saw that it had been rolled back—it was a huge stone— ⁵ and walked right in. They saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed all in white. They were completely taken aback, astonished.

⁶ He said, ‘Don’t be afraid. I know you’re looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the one they nailed on the cross. He’s been raised up; he’s here no longer. You can see for yourselves that the place is empty. ⁷ Now—on your way. Tell his disciples and Peter that he is going on ahead of you to Galilee. You’ll see him there, exactly as he said.”

Real and Living Hope Is – Jesus’ -Based!

1 Peter 1:3 (NIV)

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth (fresh start) into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…

Real and Living Hope Is – God’s -Based!

1 Peter 1:4 (MSG)

We were … given absolutely terrific promises to pass on to you—your tickets to participation in the life of God…

Need forgiveness – use God’s promise ticket of — 1 John 1:9

Need finances – use God’s promise ticket of – Phil. 4:19

Need wisdom – use God’s promise ticket of – James 1:5

Need some peace – use God’s promise ticket of – Phil. 4:6,7

Hebrews 6:18-19 (MSG)

God can’t break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable … grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. ¹⁹ It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline,

Real and Living Hope is – God’s -Based!

1 Peter 1:5 (TLB)

God, in his mighty power, will make sure that you get there … because you are trusting him.

Romans 8:37 (NLT)
Despite all these things (every threat, enemy and impossibility we face) overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.