Easter at The Austin Stone: A Hope Resilient

Summary

This sermon explores the disciples' initial bewilderment and grief on the path to the tomb, unable to comprehend Jesus' prophecies of suffering and death. It contrasts their expectation of a conquering king with the reality of his sacrifice on the cross, likening the tree and iron to the instruments of his crucifixion. The practical takeaway is that through Jesus' resurrection, believers are transformed into a chosen race, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation, now capable of seeing and proclaiming his marvelous light.