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The whole of Jesus’ teaching ministry centers in these words: “The kingdom of God is at hand” (Mark 1:15). The Kingdom of God is the essence of the Church’s message and life. We are called to the Kingdom’s life and power in the present, while still anticipating its final fullness and consummation in the future.

As we head toward a “spiritual showdown,” the events of the day may give the impression that we are powerless over our circumstances. Watch as Pastor Jack Hayford visits The 700 Club television show and discusses the purpose and power of prayer.

Jesus meets with His disciples on the beach. “Do you love Me?” He asks Peter, three times. It is the starting place… and the starting over place for every one of us who’s ever fumbled or felt disqualified.

Jesus meets with His disciples on the beach. “Do you love Me?” He asks Peter, three times. It is the starting place… and the starting over place for every one of us who’s ever fumbled or felt disqualified.

 

At the empty tomb, Mary arrived expecting to finish the task of embalming the dearest Person in her life. She didn’t expect an encounter with the living Savior. Many of us come to Easter to embalm the recollection of a pleasant event, instead of expecting the release of life that Jesus’ Resurrection brings.

The disciples were puzzled as Jesus waited for Lazarus to die before going to see his sisters, Mary and Martha. Was it a set-up for a put-down Or was it Jesus’ set-up for a resurrection? God’s timing, not human timing, determines what we’re really being set up for.

At the empty tomb, Mary arrived expecting to finish the task of embalming the dearest Person in her life. She didn’t expect an encounter with the living Savior. Many of us come to Easter to embalm the recollection of a pleasant event, instead of expecting the release of life that Jesus’ Resurrection brings.