The Invitations of Easter Weekend: Lament and Hope

The Invitations of Easter Weekend: Lament and Hope // Matthew 27-28 John Hau Download In this message, we explore the Easter narrative in the Gospel of Matthew, looking at how the death and resurrection of Jesus into two essential movements: Lament and Hope. The Cross forces us to face the darkness of our world and our own "Empire" tendencies—the ways we prioritize power over vulnerability. Through the practice of lament, we name the violence, the housing crisis, and our personal shortcomings as "not the way it's supposed to be." But the Resurrection ensures that the darkness doesn't get the last word. It is the "down payment" on a new creation where heaven and earth are reunited. Recorded April 5, 2026.