Rise and Reigning: Peace of the Risen Christ

In this episode, Pastor Matt Ayars takes us into the scene of John 20:19–23, where the risen Jesus appears to His fearful disciples hiding behind locked doors. What does Jesus offer them first? Peace.We explore how the resurrection of Christ is not just about an empty tomb—it’s about the living Lord who meets us in our fear, breathes new life into our hearts, and gives us hope beyond death. Pastor Matt explains the significance of Jesus’ glorified body, why Pentecost is essential to the Christian life, and how resurrection hope transforms our experience of suffering and physical frailty today.Key themes include:Living in the freedom of Christ’s resurrectionThe difference between being awakened and being born againHow Jesus’ glorified body previews our future resurrectionWhy our physical suffering does not have the final wordJoin us as we continue our new series, “Risen and Reigning,” preparing our hearts for Pentecost and the life of resurrection power.