Easter
“Easter Changes Everything”
Acts 17:18-31

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Process of finding absolute confidence in God, no matter what

Easter changes everything.

“… if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” –1 Corinthians 15:14

For the Apostle Paul, this was personal.

Acts 17:18-31

“… because he (Paul) was preaching Jesus and the resurrection.” – Acts 17:18

Without the resurrection, Jesus is just another “egg in the omelet” of religion.

“… because he (Paul) was preaching Jesus and the resurrection.” – Acts 17:18

The resurrection changes everything.
 
“So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious.” –Acts 17:22

30,000 gods in Athens

Asking the same questions we ask
Is there a God?
Can I know Him?
“Everything happens for a reason.”

“For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’” –Acts 17:23

God wants to meet you right where you are now.

“… What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.” –Acts 17:23

Jesus

“The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything …” –Acts 17:24-25

You don’t need to work to get God’s attention. You have it.

“… since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place…” –Acts 17:25-26

You don’t need to win God’s love. He gives it.

“… that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him.” –Acts 17:27

You don’t need to wonder about a relationship with God. You just have to want it.

“The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent (change your mind), because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.” –Acts 17:30-31

The resurrection changes everything.
Easter changes everything.

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Easter Response
Text the word “Easter” to the number 32000 or submit your response online

1. Celebrate - Acknowledging Easter changes everything, I affirm my ongoing faith in Jesus.
2. Believe - Realizing Easter changes everything, I am starting a relationship with Jesus today.
3. Renew - Reminded that Easter changes everything, I am recommitting to live fully for Him.
4. Explore - I need to learn more about Jesus before embracing the change He promises.