Does God Really Love Us? [Easter 2024]

Easter reveals the true heart of God. Main Ideas: [00:55] When we look at the darkness in the world it’s hard to believe there is a God who loves us. [01:35] Easter changes everything we think we know about God. [03:06] We have all been enslaved by sin. [05:20] Jesus showed us the character of God. [06:58] At humanity’s most evil moment God proved the power of his love. [07:28]On the 3rd day after his death Jesus proved he really is the God he said he was. [08:08] Through Jesus, we can be a part of shining the light into the darkness. [11:56] Easter reveals the true heart of God Discussion Questions: 1. What does Easter mean for you? 2. Easter reveals the true heart of God. Share a time you experienced or a thought you have about the love and grace of God. 3. Read 1 John 1 vv.1-4 What words and/or thoughts stand out to you? 4. Jon said, “Through Jesus, we can be a part of shining the light into the darkness.” How does the message of Easter inform what that “shining” looks like in your life? 5. How can your group pray with you this week? ================= SHOW NOTES ================= 📜 |TRANSCRIPT → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2024-03-31.pdf 🍞 | GATHER TOGETHER → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/gathering | 4:30pm on Sundays. 👋 | SAY HI → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/ 📜 | EPISODE BIBLE VERSES → John 1:1-5; 10-14 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 | JOIN A GROUP → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/connect 🤝 | GIVE TO CROSSCREEK → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/ Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! SUBSCRIBE + FOLLOW @yourcrosscreek – Crosscreek Community Church: 🎥 | YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/yourcrosscreek/?sub_confirmation=1 🖼️ | Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yourcrosscreek/ 👍🏽 | Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/yourcrosscreek/ ⏰ | TikTok → @yourcrosscreek #christianity #bible #jesus #life #help #salem #oregon #god #church #love #hope #spirituality #followingjesus #purpose #belief #forsalem #easter