You made it to Day 8—Easter Sunday!
Thank you for joining us on this journey through Holy Week. As we’ve walked through this devotional, we pray your heart has been stirred with fresh awe, hope, and gratitude.
Though this series ends today, the invitation to draw near to Jesus continues. Let this week be the spark that fuels a lifelong rhythm of meeting with Him in His Word.
Happy Easter! He is risen!
The Prophecies Yet to Be Fulfilled
Devotional by Bo Patterson
Read Luke 21:25-28
Luke 21:25-28
The Coming of the Son of Man
25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
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Devotional
He is risen!
Jesus Christ is not in the grave—He is alive! On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the victorious resurrection of our Savior. His life, death, and resurrection fulfilled over 100 prophecies in just 33 years, and His resurrection proved once and for all that He is the Son of God, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. But here’s the incredible part: He’s not finished. What He has done is only the beginning.
John MacArthur notes:
“Prophecy occupies one fifth of Scripture. And of that one fifth, one third of that focuses on the second coming. There are over 650 general prophecies in Scripture, of which half of them concern Christ. And out of the 330 or so that concern Christ, 225 of those point to His second coming. Of the forty-six Old Testament prophets, less than ten speak of His first coming. Thirty-six speak of His second coming.
There are over 1,500 passages of the Scripture that refer to the second coming, one out of every twenty-five verses in the Bible. For each time the Bible mentions the first coming of the Messiah, it mentions His second coming eight times. For each time the Bible mentions the atonement, it mentions His second coming two times. Jesus referred to His return twenty-one times and over fifty times in the New Testament we are told to be ready for His return.”
Are you ready for His return? Jesus’ first coming was but a glimpse of his power, works, and reign.
Luke 21:25-28 describes the Second Coming like this:
25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Action Step: Church family, let’s gather! It’s time to celebrate the risen Jesus together this Easter Sunday! As we celebrate, remember that resurrection hope is meant to be shared. Who do you know that needs to hear it? Text them. Invite them. Sit with them. After the service, ask about their story—and share yours. The tomb is empty, and that changes everything.
I’m so thankful that Christ has fulfilled every prophecy concerning his arrival, ministry, death and resurrection. He can be trusted to fulfill every one of his prophecies that speak of His return.
Lord, help me to live my life longing for your return and to serve and love others into the kingdom so that they can experience eternity with you!
Amen
What a glorious Sunday! He is Risen! What a spirit filled scripture to focus on!
Luke 21:25-28 describes the Second Coming like this:
25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Hallelujah! We exalt our Lord and Saviour! He is Risen! Let us pray for those needing salvation and for our country to live in peace. There is so much anger in our world today. May the peace and salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ prevail! He is Risen! Let’s be ready for his Second Coming! Blessings and Favor to All!
Thank You Jesus. I do declare with all those who believe, Jesus has Risen and we believe that you are coming back for your church! Thank you for unspeakable joy this Easter morning! Thank you. Amen
Thank God-All Powerful that I worship and serve a RISEN Savior and not a dead god!!
Thank you Jesus for saving me 61 years ago!
I love the Trinity (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and Holy Spirit)!
I can’t imagine living life and dying without Jesus as my Savior!!
HE has risen, He has risen indeed!! Hallelujah!!
He is Risen Indeed!!Blessed Be the Name of the Lord. Thank you God for Jesus. !!
Hallelujah! He is risen indeed. Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice.
Lord Jesus You are King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You are coming and this time every knee shall bow before You. Lord Jesus You say in Your word to get ready for You are coming quickly. Help us Lord get ready for the hour is approaching. Praise and glory to God in the highest for our King is Coming!! Hallelujah Amen.
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Thank You Lord for rising from the dead and are alive today seated at the right hand of the Father! Even so come Lord Jesus! Hallelujah!
Thank you Jesus!! We celebrate you today!! The King of Kings! Lord of ALL!!
Father God, Creator of all,
As we celebrate the resurrection of your Son, may we walk in His light, filled with the Holy Spirit, ready and willing to share the Good News.
Hallelujah, Jesus Christ has risen.
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 esv
May we:
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…
May we be:
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
May we remember and cling to:
Jesus Christ will be with us always, to the end of the age. O, Hallelujah.
Now, let’s be going and doing and working for the kingdom.
And, Father, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.
All for and through the name of Jesus Christ,
Amen
Some words from Matthew 28:19-20 esv