A family is grieving. A man has died. And Jesus steps into that moment and makes a claim that changes everything.

In this Easter message from John 11, we examine the power and meaning of Jesus’ words, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This passage reminds us that Jesus did not come simply to comfort our grief, but to confront the cause of it.

If the resurrection is true, then life is found in Him alone, and our response to Him is not casual; it is everything.

Today's Devotional was written and recorded by Children's Minister Joedee Robinson

AGONY yet DISCIPLER - In the Garden of Gethsemane

Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:40-46

SURRENDER yet CONTROL - Betrayed and Arrested

Matthew 26:47-56. Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:1-12

BLAMELESS yet CONDEMNED - The Unfair Trial

Matthew 26:39-27:26, Mark 14:55-15:15, Luke 22:54-23:25, John 18:17-19:16

CRUSHED yet ACCOMPLISHED - The Crucifixion of Jesus

Matthew 27:33-44, Mark 15:22-32, Luke 23:33-43, John 19:16-27

REFLECT TOGETHER

FOR ADULTS

1. Where in your life is God calling you to trust Him rather than take control?

2. What does Jesus’ silence in certain moments teach us about wisdom and

restraint?

3. Which detail of the crucifixion impacts you the most and why?

FOR STUDENTS

1. Why didn’t Jesus fight back when He had the power to stop everything?

2. Why do people sometimes follow the crown instead of doing what is right?

3. How does knowing Jesus died for you affect how you see yourself?

FOR CHILDREN

1. Why was Jesus feeling sad and troubled?

2. Did Jesus do anything wrong?

3. Why did Jesus die on the cross?

Today's Devotional was written and recorded by Pastor John Oliver.

Read Luke 22:14–20; John 13:1–17, 34–35

REFLECT TOGETHER

FOR ADULTS 1. How does understanding the Passover background deepen your view of what Jesus meant when He said, “This is my body…this is my blood”? 2. What does Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, especially Judas and Peter, reveal about the nature of His love? 3. In what ways are you tempted to approach your faith as something to observe rather than something to personally trust and receive? 4. Where is God calling you to practice humble, sacrificial love this week, even when it is difficult or unnoticed?

FOR STUDENTS 1. Why do you think Jesus chose a meal to explain what He was about to do on the cross? 2. What stands out to you about Jesus washing the disciples’ feet? Why would that have been shocking? 3. What’s the difference between knowing about Jesus’ sacrifice and actually trusting Him with your life? 4. What is one practical way you can show Jesus-like love to someone this week, even if it costs you something?

FOR CHILDREN 1. What did Jesus say the bread and the cup represent at the meal? 2. Why did Jesus wash His disciples’ feet? What does that teach us about Him? 3. How does Jesus show us what it means to love others? 4. What is one way you can be kind and serve someone in your family or at school this week?