April 26: “The Hope of Creation” (Romans 8:19-25)

The future of this world looks bright to some, dark to others. But Christian hope does not lie in unrealistic optimism or selfish pessimism. Only when you plant your worldview in the Word of God can you have true hope for His creation.

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April 19: “Peace Be With You!” (John 20:19-21)

After the resurrection, Jesus greeted the Twelve by conferring peace upon them, signifying the great divine peace that He had won for us. Even in the most troubled times, Christ enriches us with His transcendent peace and offers holy respite from the fears, anxieties, and hostilities of the world.

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Easter Sunday: “And Their Eyes Were Opened” (Luke 24:13-35)

Our earthly lives are often weighed down by doubt and fear, and such distractions can make us lose focus on God. At the same time, however, God draws nearer to us in those moments when fear threatens us. How can we recognize this and learn to see the risen Christ in our lives?

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April 5: “The Tabernacle Points to Jesus, the Lamb of God” (Exodus 40:34-35)

We were made for an eternal relationship with God. But the tabernacle that Moses built for Israel could not cultivate that relationship. The true tabernacle is Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice allowed us to enter God’s holy presence. The Lord’s heart is to dwell with His people, but is our heart the same?

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