Most Christians are familiar with John 3:16, about God loving the world and sending Jesus so we can have eternal life in him. Not all Christ-ones are as acquainted with John 17:3, where Jesus expands on what this 'eternal life' is: "And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."

Knowing God is not merely knowing about him; it's knowing his heart, how he feels about you, that he loves you despite the worst of you, and that he lets you into his plans. It’s a relationship of connection and trust, of vulnerability and growth. We call it intimacy.

And it’s all possible because of Jesus’ resurrection.

As we unpack all of this on Sunday, I invite you to place yourself in the accounts and stories that will be shared and see how you can grow in resurrection intimacy with the God who loves you.

Pastor Peter Steicke

Bible Readings: Acts 4:32-35, John 20:19-31 (NRSVA)