In this heartfelt Easter Special, "Married With The Richards" delves into the profound messages of love and salvation found in the Gospel of John. "Love's Victory" is not just an episode; it's a journey through the pivotal moments that define the Easter story, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless truths that lie at the heart of our faith.

Join us as we explore key passages from the book of John, shedding light on the depth of Jesus Christ's love and the triumph of His resurrection. Through thoughtful analysis and engaging discussion, we'll uncover the layers of meaning behind the words of Scripture, revealing how they speak to our lives today.

This episode is a celebration of Easter's promise—salvation through love. Whether you're gathered with family, on a personal quest for spiritual growth, or simply seeking comfort and inspiration, "Love's Victory" invites you into a space of reflection and renewal. Discover the transformative power of Easter, and let the love of Jesus Christ uplift and guide you in this special season of faith.

Bible Study Reading: 

John Chapter 20:1-31 The Resurrection   1 Early on Sunday morning,  while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!”    3 Peter and the other disciple started out for the tomb. 4 They were both running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He stooped and looked in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he didn’t go in. 6 Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, 7 while the cloth that had covered Jesus’ head was folded up and lying apart from the other wrappings. 8 Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed— 9 for until then they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead. 10 Then they went home.    Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene   11 Mary was standing outside the tomb crying, and as she wept, she stooped and looked in. 12 She saw two white-robed angels, one sitting at the head and the other at the foot of the place where the body of Jesus had been lying. 13 “Dear woman, why are you crying?” the angels asked her.   “Because they have taken away my Lord,” she replied, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” 14 She turned to leave and saw someone standing there. It was Jesus, but she didn’t recognize him. 15 “Dear woman, why are you crying?” Jesus asked her. “Who are you looking for?” She thought he was the gardener. “Sir,” she said, “if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will go and get him.”   16 “Mary!” Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, “Rabboni!” (which is Hebrew for “Teacher”). 17  “Don’t cling to me,” Jesus said, “for I haven’t yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” 18 Mary Magdalene found the disciples and told them, “I have seen the Lord!” Then she gave them his message.   Jesus Appears to His Disciples   19 That Sunday evening  the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord! 21 Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” 22 Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven. If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”   Jesus Appears to Thomas    24 One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin),  was not with the others when Jesus came. 25 They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.”   26 Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” 28 “My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed. 29 Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.”   Purpose of the Book   30 The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may continue to believe  that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.   _________________________________________   Other Bible Verses:   James 1:2 'Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. '
  John 14:15-17 ' “If you love me, obey my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.'

Matthew 25:21' “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! ’'
  Mark 16:15 'And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. '
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