EXPERIENCING EASTER EVERY DAY

We identify three themes in the benediction in Hebrews 13:20–21: what Easter reveals about God the Father, God the Son, and our own spiritual nature. First, we discuss the idea of God as the "God of peace," and our need to understand that by nature we are at war with God until we make our personal peace with him through faith in Christ. When we do we will know the "peace of God" that transcends all understanding ((Philippians 4:7) The episode next examines the resurrection of Christ by God the Father, emphasizing God's glory and the predetermined plan involving the redeeming work of Christ. Finally, we see how an understanding of the Easter message can transform our spiritual lives.