The Christian life begins with knowing who Jesus is and what He has done for us. Pastor Ben Palka walks through Colossians 1:1–14, highlighting Paul’s gratitude for the faith and love produced by the hope of the gospel. The passage reminds us that the gospel is bearing fruit and growing as God’s people continue to mature in wisdom and spiritual understanding. We are encouraged to live in a way that honors the Lord, trusting the Father who has rescued us from darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His Son.

Hope in Christ anchors believers through every trial and season of suffering. Pastoral Resident Brad Robertson walks through 1 Peter 1:1–12, reminding us that we have been born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus. Peter points to the secure inheritance kept in heaven and the refining purpose of present trials that strengthen our faith. We are encouraged to rejoice in salvation and trust that God is faithfully working for our ultimate joy and glory.

Easter Sunday declares that death does not have the final word because Jesus is alive. Pastor Wesley Welch walks through Luke 24:1–12, showing how the empty tomb turned grief into wonder and fear into hope. The resurrection confirms that Jesus is who He claimed to be and that His promises are trustworthy. We are reminded that the risen Christ calls us to believe, rejoice, and live in the power of new life.