Mary Magdalene, John, and Peter arrived at Jesus' tomb early Sunday morning, only to find the stone rolled away, the grave clothes left behind, but the body of Jesus missing. As Pastor Brett Meador describes the scene unfolding in John Chapter 20, we observe the reactions, explore the symbolism within the empty grave, and find reason to celebrate that Jesus Christ is risen!

The Gospel of John Chapter 20 draws us into the life-changing moment of the resurrection. What began as confusion at the empty tomb became a testimony of victory over death. Pastor Brett Meador reflects how the passage in Today’s Word reveals the heart of the gospel - death defeated, life made new, offering hope to all who believe.

How do we know the account in John 20 verses 1 through 10 of Mary Magdalene, John, and Peter finding the empty tomb and Jesus risen from the dead is actually true? In a revealing study in Today’s Word with Pastor Brett Meador, we’ll discover that Jesus' resurrection is one of the most well-supported events in history, backed by circumstantial, biblical, and historical evidence.

In John Chapter 20, we get the full account of Jesus’ empty tomb and His resurrection. But just why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ such a significant event? Well, coming up in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador takes a look at seven things the resurrection accomplished that we can be thankful for, and we’ll learn how we gain hope and eternal life because of it.

Peter and John had just heard startling news from Mary who had hurriedly returned from visiting Jesus’ tomb: the tomb was empty leading Peter and John to see for themselves. Yet upon their swift arrival, there was no mistake about what they saw. And so coming up, Pastor Brett Meador takes us to Todays’ Word to examine for ourselves the evidence of Jesus’ victory over death.

In John Chapter 20, we get the full account of Jesus’ empty tomb and His resurrection. But just why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ such a significant event? Well, coming up in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador takes a look at seven things the resurrection accomplished that we can be thankful for, and we’ll learn how we gain hope and eternal life because of it

What began as grief at the tomb became overwhelming joy as the disciples encountered the risen Lord. Sorrow turned to hope, doubt became belief, and fearful followers were filled with peace. Pastor Brett Meador highlights in Today’s Word the cornerstone of the Christian faith - the transforming power of the resurrection, bringing eternal life and victory through Jesus

The process of crucifixion was known to be used by the Persians and Greeks but was perfected” by the Romans as the ultimate execution by shame and torture. But scripture tells of its greater significance when Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy to pay the debt for man’s sin. Pastor Brett Meador concludes a verse-by-verse account from the Gospel of John in Today’s Word.

There’s much we learn about the events of Jesus’ brutal treatment during His sacrifice on the cross in the gospels. But in Today’s Word Pastor Brett Meador points out the various Old Testament prophesies fulfilled at the cross as well. Paying a debt He did not owe, because we owed a debt we could not pay is what Jesus was able to lovingly claim by saying “It is finished.”

John 19 recounts a sobering scene of Jesus belittled by a hostile crowd, condemned by Pilate, and led to the cross. The inscription placed above His head proclaimed Him “King of the Jews.” Yet, what appeared as certain defeat was in fact the unfolding triumph of Christ’s mission. Pastor Brett Meador once again discovers the sure promises of God fulfilled in Today’s Word.