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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.

In Ephesians 6:10-20, the Apostle Paul reminds believers that the Christian life is lived in the reality of spiritual warfare. Our struggle is not ultimately against people, but against spiritual forces of evil. Because of this, Paul calls us to “be strong in the Lord” and to stand firm by putting on the full armour of God. Each piece of armour points to gospel realities- truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God - that protect and equip God’s people. Alongside this, Paul emphasises constant prayer and dependence on the Spirit. As we stand firm in Christ and rely on His strength, the church is able to resist the enemy and boldly proclaim the good news of Jesus.