As we approach Easter, many of us think primarily about forgiveness of sin. While this is true and important, the significance of Easter is much deeper than that.

In this first reflection, we begin by stepping back to consider a more fundamental question: Who were we created to be?

This episode explores human identity as God’s image bearers, the purpose embedded in that identity, and how humanity deviated from God’s design. We consider how this deviation led to fragmentation within ourselves, in our relationships, and in the world around us.

To truly understand why Easter matters, we must first understand who we were created to be, what went wrong, and what was lost.

This is Part 1 of a two-part reflection on the significance of Easter.