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Without the resurrection of Jesus, I would have little hope for the future. That’s how the disciples felt after this death. “We hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:19). Their hope for a better life had died along with Jesus. But he lives, and it makes a difference. My hope for the future is restored. I have victory over the feeling of hopelessness, because the one who heals me and gives me a better life is himself alive. He lives to restore my hope. Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? HE LIVES TO GIVE ME PROOF AND PEACE Without the resurrection of Jesus, I would have to wonder whether anything he said was true. Thomas had been taught and trained by Christ himself. He heard Jesus predict his death and resurrection. Even after hearing the eyewitness testimony of friends, Thomas still had doubts about the resurrection of Jesus. But he lives, and it makes a difference. Today I have great comfort as someone with doubts about Christ’s promises in my life. Jesus engages me with continuing assurances in Word and sacrament. I have proof. I have peace. Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

Life is full of either/or moments. Some of them are of little long-term consequence. I will have either the chicken or the fish. Some of them matter more. I will accept the new job offer or keep my current job. One either/or moment is life-changing for every human being. Either Jesus is still dead, or Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus claimed he would rise from the dead. “The Son of Man must suffer many things. be killed and after three days rise again” (Mark 8:31). So if Jesus remains dead, he is both a failure and a fraud. If Christ has not been raised, we are still in our sin. But Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! It makes all the difference! He lives! The season of Easter is a 50 day celebration of that fact. Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

Our final Midweek Lenten service is this week.  This year’s theme is “It Is Finished: The Holy Week Prophecies of Zechariah.”  Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

The Holy Week Series theme is:   Look Up In the world’s first week, God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. The pattern was set. In the world’s greatest week, God redeemed the world in six days. And on the seventh day, the Son of God rested in the tomb, the Sabbath of all Sabbaths. When you see the suffering of our Savior on your behalf this week, you may be tempted to look down, hanging your head in shame. You may be tempted to look around at everything disappointing in this world and shake your head. But God encourages you to look up. Your redemption is near! The Palm Sunday Service theme is:     LOOK UP TO SEE YOUR KING You are going about your daily business. There is a crowd. You are easily distracted by all the activity. It is a holiday, and there are extra things to prepare. It is easy to focus on your personal task at hand and lose sight of the bigger picture. Focus!  Look Up!  There is a King who presents himself so hymbly that you might miss the importance of his arrival. Hail the King who humbly comes to save us! Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

It is Finished - Gone in a Single Day.  The Filthy Robe is GoneThe Guilt is GoneThe Barrier is Gone Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

I recognize the danger of death. I am tempted to wonder whether my life was worth it if I do not leave a legacy or live on in the memories of my loved ones after I die. When my soul separates from my body, will I also be eternally separated from God in hell? Jesus promises much better. He promises life. One day I will be reunited with my believing loved ones, both soul and body. I will live with Jesus forever in eternity. Jesus raised people from the dead to prove his power over death. That’s exactly the power I need. Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

For our Lenten services this year we will have a rotation of area pastors.  This year’s theme is “It Is Finished: The Holy Week Prophecies of Zechariah.”  Wednesday, 3/11 – Pastor Chris Walther, “What’s He Worth to You?”Wednesday, 3/18 – Pastor Dan Wagenknecht, “The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth”Wednesday, 3/25 – Pastor Wayne Schoch, “Scattered Sheep”Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

“I didn't know I needed that” is a common expression of surprise and realization. It suggests that something, whether it’s a piece of information, a lesson learned, or a newfound understanding, has come to light and is now recognized as being essential or valuable, even if it wasn’t previously apparent. Lent is the season of the Church Year when I recognize my greatest needs. During Lent, I realize that in Christ all my greatest needs are met. God knows what I need even when I don’t have any idea. The Holy Spirit makes it clear, week after week, that if I lack Christ, I have nothing. But if I have Christ, I have exactly what I need. Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

Support the show Messages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL. To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ [email protected] your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!