The Reconciler | Only Jesus | Part 4

This morning, we entered Holy Week—the sacred journey that invites us to remember the final days of Jesus’ life. On that first Palm Sunday, He rode into Jerusalem on a humble donkey, greeted by the cries of “Hosanna!” from a hopeful crowd. But by week’s end, those cheers had turned into cries for crucifixion.

As we move toward the celebration of Easter, Senior Pastor David Dwight challenged us not to rush past the cross. Before we rejoice in the resurrection, we must pause and reflect on the weight of what Jesus endured for us. Let’s not look away too quickly. Let’s sit with the sorrow, the sacrifice, and the deep love poured out on our behalf.

The apostle Paul writes in Colossians 1:21–22: “Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.”

Christ—our Redeemer. Our Reconciler.The only one who could restore us to right relationship with God.Fully human. Fully divine. Only Jesus.Holy, holy, holy is He.

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We invite you to join us in remembering, reflecting, and celebrating all that Jesus did for us. We have four unique gatherings: Maunday Thursday at 7pm, Good Friday at 7am, Springle Jam at 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, and Easter Sunday at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30am.

Find out more at hopechurchrva.com/easter