The Hope Resurrection Provides Here and Now

As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter, there are stark reminders all around us that many people in the world today need hope. Although we live in an era of unparalleled abundance, material prosperity alone cannot cure many of the ailments that afflict people in modern society. So, what if anything can? 19th-century Christian writer Simon Greenleaf once suggested that if Jesus Christ really did rise from the dead, it changes everything. It's worth asking ourselves this week: What hope can the Resurrection of Jesus Christ provide for those who lack hope today?