After Easter: Living Into Resurrection Purpose

by Dr. Ed Jackson, Lead Pastor

Easter Sunday may have passed, but the power of resurrection is still unfolding.

At Rapha, we gathered to celebrate not just a moment in history, but a living truth—Jesus is alive. And that changes everything.

Now What?

Even after the music fades and the celebrations end, the question remains: Why are we here? What does resurrection mean for us now?

It’s a question that echoes through time. A national champion once asked, “Is this all there is?”—reminding us that even our highest achievements can leave us searching for more. Easter answers that ache with purpose.

The Path We Were Made For

In Genesis, we see humanity’s separation from God and the Tree of Life—a symbol of lost purpose. But the story doesn’t end there. The same cherubim that once marked our distance from God later appear in Exodus, guarding His presence. From separation to restoration, Scripture has always pointed toward a return.

Jesus fulfills that promise.

Through His death and resurrection, He reopens the way.

He becomes for us the wisdom and life that Proverbs 3 describes—a new Tree of Life. In Him, we find Olam (eternal life), tzedakah (righteousness), ahava (love), and shalom (peace).

Moving Forward with Purpose

Easter calls us to more than belief—it calls us to defiant discipleship.

To live with intention. To push back against the emptiness of the world and embrace the full, rich life God offers.

So now that Easter has come and gone, how will you respond?

Lean into Scripture. Reconnect with your “WHY.” And walk forward in the power of resurrection.

Because Jesus lives, so can we—fully and on purpose.