First Baptist Dallas Dr. Robert Jeffress

Introduction:  Last time, we saw that the apostle Paul commanded the Ephesian Christians to “lay aside” behavior that characterized those who are spiritually dead and to “put on” behavior that is more in keeping with our new life in Christ.  Today, we will discover five specific behaviors that believers should “lay aside” and replace with five behaviors that represent our “new self.”

Brandy Brinkley had a heart for the three siblings she heard were going into foster care, but she didn’t know she would get the honor of being their mother. ”Adoption takes time, but love comes instantly,” Brandy said. When the day finally came, the courtroom was filled with people from the church—it was the largest group the judge had ever seen. Now, the family is growing deeper roots in the church that brought them together.

Introduction:  Throughout history, Easter -- even more than Christmas -- has been the most important date on the Christian calendar.  Why is that?  Today, we are going to answer three bottom-line questions about Easter.

On the tenth day of our Easter devotional, Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, talks about “The Empty Tomb and Resurrection Hope.” In this episode, we’ll read Matthew 28:6 and learn about how Jesus’ resurrection was not the end of the story but the beginning.

On the ninth day of our Easter devotional, Minister of Music & Worship, Dr. Tyler Brinson, describes the moment “Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb.” In this episode, we’ll read Matthew 27:59-60 and learn about how, through Jesus’ death, He destroyed death and won our victory and salvation.

On the eighth day of our Easter devotional, Minister to Single Adults & Missions, Kevin Batista, reflects on “Jesus Taken Down From the Cross.” In this episode, we’ll read John 19:38–40 and learn about the quiet faith of two prominent men in Jesus’ day.