Ep 116: Jesus wept, Lazarus rose, and everything changed forever.

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"Does Christ’s resurrection personally impact the way you view life, death, and your purpose today? Resurrection Sunday proves Jesus’ divine authority, fulfills ancient prophecies, and offers eternal hope—transforming death into victory and faith into a living, personal relationship with Christ."

Resurrection Sunday stands as the pivotal moment in human history, transforming everything we understand about faith, salvation, and eternity. Pastor Teddy (Fred David Kenney Jr.) takes listeners on a profound journey through the Easter narrative, explaining why Christ's resurrection serves as divine verification for every claim Jesus ever made.
Starting with the Mount of Transfiguration, we follow Jesus's deliberate path toward Jerusalem as he demonstrates his divine authority. The raising of Lazarus after four days in the tomb serves as both miracle and turning point—the moment religious leaders decided Jesus must die. When Martha approaches Jesus in grief, his response echoes through centuries: "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live." This declaration, followed by actually raising Lazarus, foreshadows what would happen on that first Easter morning.
Pastor Teddy illuminates how all Old Testament sacrifices pointed toward Christ as the ultimate Lamb of God. From the lambs born in Bethlehem (wrapped in swaddling cloths like Jesus himself) to the scapegoat bearing the sins of Israel into the wilderness, each sacrifice foreshadowed the cross. When Jesus declared "It is finished" on Good Friday, the payment for humanity's sin was complete. But the story doesn't end with death—it crescendos with empty grave clothes and the greatest comeback in history.
Have you truly grasped the significance of resurrection power in your life? This Easter season, don't just commemorate an ancient event—celebrate the living reality that Christ's victory over death changes everything. Subscribe to Plays on Word Radio for more powerful insights into Scripture that will transform your understanding of faith.

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Chapters

1. Ep 116: Jesus wept, Lazarus rose, and everything changed forever. (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Plays on Word Radio (00:01:00)

3. The Importance of Resurrection Sunday (00:04:32)

4. Understanding Christ's Sacrifice (00:09:32)

5. The Mount of Transfiguration (00:15:27)

6. The Raising of Lazarus (00:20:26)

7. The Decision to Kill Jesus (00:25:36)

8. Palm Sunday and Ancient Prophecy (00:28:11)