April 5

that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, — 1 Cor 15:4 BSB

If your faith stops at the cross, you miss the full revelation of Christ!

You need a Savior who not only died two thousand years ago to redeem you—but one who is alive now, walking beside you in loving companionship.

You need a Savior who hears your prayers, one to whom you can go in repentance when you have sinned, and one you can call on for help when life’s battles overwhelm you.

You need a Savior who cares about every aspect of your life, one who can help in your times of need.

You need a Christ who is a real friend—loving you, staying close beside you, and sympathizing with your weaknesses.

You need a Savior who will come into your life and save you, not just through one great act long ago, but through a love that is alive, warm, and present today.

Our hearts hunger for love. The bread that satisfies is not just the memory of a great love from centuries past—it is the living, present, warm, and throbbing love of Christ! Nothing less than a living Christ will do for us!

And that is the Christ the gospel gives us: one who was dead but is now alive forevermore!

“I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever!” Revelation 1:18