Our new series, Kingdom Come, begins in Matthew 1:1–17 with the genealogy of Jesus.

While it may seem like an unusual place to start, this passage lays a foundation for everything Matthew will show us about Christ and His Kingdom. Every name tells a story, and together they reveal a God who is faithful, purposeful, and at work through even the most unexpected people and moments. In this message, we consider what this genealogy teaches us about the Kingdom of God and how it shapes the way we see our lives today.

A family is grieving. A man has died. And Jesus steps into that moment and makes a claim that changes everything.

In this Easter message from John 11, we examine the power and meaning of Jesus’ words, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This passage reminds us that Jesus did not come simply to comfort our grief, but to confront the cause of it.

If the resurrection is true, then life is found in Him alone, and our response to Him is not casual; it is everything.

Today's Devotional was written and recorded by Children's Minister Joedee Robinson

AGONY yet DISCIPLER - In the Garden of Gethsemane

Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:40-46

SURRENDER yet CONTROL - Betrayed and Arrested

Matthew 26:47-56. Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:1-12

BLAMELESS yet CONDEMNED - The Unfair Trial

Matthew 26:39-27:26, Mark 14:55-15:15, Luke 22:54-23:25, John 18:17-19:16

CRUSHED yet ACCOMPLISHED - The Crucifixion of Jesus

Matthew 27:33-44, Mark 15:22-32, Luke 23:33-43, John 19:16-27

REFLECT TOGETHER

FOR ADULTS

1. Where in your life is God calling you to trust Him rather than take control?

2. What does Jesus’ silence in certain moments teach us about wisdom and

restraint?

3. Which detail of the crucifixion impacts you the most and why?

FOR STUDENTS

1. Why didn’t Jesus fight back when He had the power to stop everything?

2. Why do people sometimes follow the crown instead of doing what is right?

3. How does knowing Jesus died for you affect how you see yourself?

FOR CHILDREN

1. Why was Jesus feeling sad and troubled?

2. Did Jesus do anything wrong?

3. Why did Jesus die on the cross?