The invitation of Easter
Easter is not about who qualifies. It is about who is invited. Jesus does not narrow the door, He opens it.
The heart behind the cross
- Not meant to exclude but to include everyone. (John 14:6)
- Jesus is the way, not a wall.
- The invitation is open, not selective.
A home, not a hotel
monai (μοναι)translates to “abodes” or “dwelling places”. (John 14:2, 23)- This is about relationship, not real estate.
- God’s desire is closeness, not distance.
Known, not just noticed
ginōskō (γινώσκω)generally translates to “to know”, “to come to know”, “to recognize” or “to understand”. (John 14:7)- This speaks of personal relationship.
- It is deep, ongoing and growing.
Insight
- Easter is God moving toward people, not people reaching for God.
- The cross opens the door, the resurrection keeps it open.
- Jesus includes where others exclude.
- God does not want visits, He wants relationship.
- Being known by God is the goal, not just knowing about Him.
- The empty tomb is proof that nothing blocks access anymore.