Easter 2025

Selected Scriptures

Easter Is . . .

A time of hope.

1. The problem with hope. (Romans 8:24-25; Ephesians 2:12)
2. Easter solves the problem of hope. (Romans 5:5; 15:13; Galatians 5:5; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 12-21; 2 Corinthians 1:9-10; Colossians 1:3, 5, 23; 1 Timothy 4:10; Titus 1:2, 7; Hebrews 6:18-19; 10:23; 11:1; 1 Peter 1:3-5, 13)

A season of renewal.

1. The thirst for renewal. (Psalm 51:10; Psalm 119:25, 37, 40, 88; Ecclesiastes 1:17; 2:11, 17; 4:8; 5:15; 12:2-8)
2. Easter ushers in a season of renewal. (Psalm 119:25, 37, 40, 88; Isaiah 57:15; 2 Corinthians 4:16; 5:17; Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10, 11)

A reason to rejoice.

1. There are many reasons to rejoice in some things for a period of time. (Psalm 104:15; Proverbs 12:25; 23:15-16; 27:9; Ecclesiastes 5:19; Luke 15:6, 9, 32; Acts 15:31; 1 Corinthians 16:17; 2 Corinthians 7:6-7; Philippians 4:10)
2. Easter is the reason for complete and everlasting joy. (1 Samuel 2:1; Psalm 13:5; 118:24; 126:3; Isaiah 61:10; Habakkuk 3:17-18; Luke 10:20; John 15:11; 16:22; 17:13; Galatians 5:22; Jude 1:24)