To celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead and that because of this: i) our sins can be forgiven, ii) we can know God as Father and iii) we have a future hope
Theme
Easter Day, Jesus, Resurrection, Forgiveness, Sin, Hope, Father God
Biblical References:
John 20:1-11, 1Corinthians 15:6, Acts 10:34-43, Ephesians 2:8-9
1) To teach that the devil tried to stop Jesus succeeding in His "Mission impossible" (of rescuing mankind) by offering him alternative paths instead of the path of the cross. 2) To encourage us in our "Mission impossible" (of changing the world) to choose the path that says, "No" to sin and "Yes" to love
Theme
Lent, Mission, Temptation, Love, Sin
Biblical References:
Luke 4:1-13, Colossians 1:13, Matthew 16:24, Deuteronomy 6:13, 6:16, 8:3