Jesus died and rose again so that you can live—forever! That’s the Good News which LifeTalk Radio is telling to the world. As the minds of many on this planet turn towards Easter this coming weekend, we are reminded of the life and death of Christ and the importance of staying connected with Him. This annual reminder tells us that: God loves us, and He desires to deliver us from evil and He offers to live through us. This is the message of Easter. We must tell it to the world!

The Bible tells us why Jesus came. Here are some key references that hopefully encourage you. Why not share these wonderful texts with others during this Easter season.

Jesus came to give His life for us. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” Mark 10:45.

Jesus came to show us the truth. “In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth” John 18:37.

Jesus died instead of us. “He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. He was handed over to die because of our sins, and He was raised from the dead to make us right with God” Romans 3:26 NLT.

Jesus died to show us God’s character of love. “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8.

Jesus died that we might live for God. “And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again” 2 Corinthians 5:15.

Jesus died to purify us. “Who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good” Titus 2:14.

Jesus died to destroy the Devil and power of death. “He too shared in their humanity so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death” Hebrews 2:14-15.

Jesus died so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness. “He himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness” 1 Peter 2:24.

Jesus came to take away our sins. “But you know that He appeared so that He might take away our sins” 1 John 3:5.

Jesus came that we might live through Him. “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him” 1 John 4:9. This is the message of Easter.

There is a wonderful Bible story told in John chapters 14 through 17. It’s the conversation between Jesus and His disciples in the upper room during the last supper. He tells them this life is temporary, that He is building homes in heaven, and that He will come back to take them there (see John 14:1-3).

Repeatedly in these chapters Jesus encourages His followers to ask for whatever they need. “My Father will give you whatever you ask in my name” John 16:23. Then in chapter 17 Jesus prays for them and for us. “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message” John 17:20. Imagine, Jesus prayed for YOU!

Upon entering the upper room none of the disciples desired to wash another’s feet. So Jesus took it upon Himself to grab the basin and the towel and proceeded to wash their feet. Jesus is our example, showing how we should love and serve each other. This is the message of Easter. “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who…made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant…He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!” Philippians 2:5-8.

Later that evening, in the garden, Jesus racked with pain exclaims, “Not my will but Thine be done” Luke 22:42. Again, Jesus is our example in showing us how to surrender our will to the will of God. This is the message of Easter. Aren’t you thankful that Jesus is our example in all things and that He desires to live in and through us? “For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure” Philippians 2:13. This is the message of Easter.

As you contemplate how your Savior did everything that He could to save you, what are you willing to do for Him? Thank you for considering to support LifeTalk as one way you demonstrate your love for God. Your participation makes it possible for broadcast radio to help connect people with Christ! Have a wonderful Easter season this year. May God bless you richly with His love and grace.