The Greatest Reversal

Scripture References

• Luke 24:1-8
• Luke 9:22; Luke 9:24
• Luke 18:31-33
• John 14:6
• Romans 8:11

Introduction

• Pastor Josh welcomes the Lake Pointe family and guests on Easter, emphasizing worldwide celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
• Explains annual Easter survey card that shapes future teaching series and campus expansion.
• Frames the day around humanity’s love for comeback stories, preparing hearts to see Jesus’ resurrection as history’s ultimate reversal.

Easter Is Coming -- Find a Church and Celebrate

Easter is one of the most significant days on the Christian calendar – the celebration of Jesus rising from the dead. If you’ve been meaning to find a church, or it’s been a while since you’ve attended, I really think Easter is one of the best times to walk through those doors.

Why Easter Is a Great Time to Visit a Church

In my experience, churches go all out for Easter. You can expect:

Shadows Pointing to the Cross

Scripture References

• Ephesians 1:4
• Genesis 12 – 50
• Exodus 1 – 32
• Psalm 106:21
• Exodus 25:8-9
• Exodus 20:1-17
• Romans 3:20-24
• Hebrews 10:1, 10
• John 3:16

Introduction

• Pastor Mike Breaux welcomes in-person and online attenders and reminds them Easter is next weekend – “Who are you inviting?”
• Sets up the theme: as Easter approaches, move from “investigating where Jesus went” to “who He is and what He’s done.”
• Uses everyday “shadows” (sunsets, dark alleyways, Groundhog Day) to introduce the biblical idea of Old-Testament shadows pointing forward to Christ.

King on a Donkey, Face Set Like Flint

Scripture References

• Luke 9:51
• Isaiah 50:6-7
• Matthew 21:1-11
• Mark 11:1-11
• Luke 19:28-44
• John 12:12-19, 16
• Zechariah 9:9
• Psalm 118:25-26
• Deuteronomy 8:3
• Deuteronomy 6:13
• Psalm 91
• Proverbs 29:25
• John 12:42-43

Introduction

• The preacher invites the church to journey with Jesus along His final, “dark and scary road” toward Easter.
• Luke 9:51 marks the hinge of the gospel narrative: Jesus “set His face” toward Jerusalem–language of iron-willed resolve and fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy.
• Historical backdrop: Passover week swells Jerusalem to ~2 million pilgrims; Rome dispatches extra troops; political tension is electric.
• Two contrasting parades will converge: Pilate from the west with war-horses; Jesus from the east on a donkey portraying humility and true power.