John Allen - April 5, 2026
Easter 2026 – The Gardener (John 20:1-18)
John 20 shows Mary Magdalene coming to the tomb full of grief and leaving full of hope when the risen Jesus calls her by name. The resurrection isn’t just proof that Jesus is alive—it means death is defeated, access to the Father is open, and everything has changed. And for everyone who meets the risen Christ, the response is the same: go and tell, because resurrection hope always sends us out on mission.