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In the closing words of Matthew’s Gospel, the risen Jesus sends His disciples out with a clear and lasting charge: to make disciples of all nations, baptising them, and teaching them to obey all He has commanded. This is the mission of the Church in every generation. As we hear this passage, we are encouraged to consider our own part in that calling - whether at home, at work, and wherever we live - trusting in Christ’s authority and His promise to be with His people always until the end of the age.

By his death and resurrection, Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace has won us peace with God and each other and in ourselves. We take hold of this peace by his Holy Spirit.

In John 20:1-18, Mary Magdalene is the first to encounter the risen Jesus, and her story invites us to see the heart of the gospel more clearly. We see her deep devotion as she comes to the tomb while it is still dark, longing to be near her Lord even in grief. Yet we also see her confusion - she doesn’t understand what God has done, reminding us that resurrection hope is not something we grasp by our own insight, but receive by grace. Finally, when Jesus reveals himself to her, Mary is sent to tell the others. This message reminds us that the right response to meeting Jesus is devotion, we receive His revelation by grace, and we go with the message of life.

Palm Sunday: An Unconventional King | Sam Young | John 12:12-18 by King's Church Birmingham

In Luke 24:13-27, two disciples are walking on the road to Emmaus, confused and discouraged after Jesus’ death. The risen Jesus comes alongside them, but they are kept from recognising Him. As they share their disappointment, Jesus challenges their understanding and explains how the Scriptures point to the Messiah’s suffering and glory. This passage shows that even when we don’t recognise Him, Jesus is present with His people, helping them understand God’s purposes through His Word.