WASTED GRAVE: Easter Message

Sin offers temporary pleasure but leads to devastating consequences, as demonstrated through Judas's betrayal of Jesus for mere silver. Through Jesus's experience in Gethsemane, we learn that victory over temptation comes through surrender to God rather than self-reliance. Peter's impulsive reaction during Jesus's arrest shows how acting without God's guidance leads to wasted efforts. Ultimately, Jesus's resurrection transformed death itself, making the grave powerless and offering eternal life to all who believe. (Given by Steve Coots to youth on 4-16-25)