April 3 - April 5, 2026 marked the Easter celebration for this calendar year. It was a time of reflection of Jesus’ life, His finished work on the cross and His resurrection. Full of gratitude, sadness, gladness, victory and love for Jesus, it is one of the most meaningful times of the year for Christians. But did you know the origin of our faith didn’t involve Easter?

Are you more like Peter or Judas? Your initial reaction to that question may be filled with confusion or a resounding “Peter, of course!” but the answer may not be as simple as it appears.

Both men gave a title to Jesus, but only one title led to life. Both men gave a title to Jesus that ultimately decided the path of their lives and revealed their hearts.

As we look to the Easter story and Jesus’ moments on the cross, we often focus our attention on the Gospels – and rightfully so. However, did you know that before the birth of Jesus, His moments on the cross were written and prophesied about in the Old Testament?

Many are familiar with Psalm 23, but it is the Psalm that comes right before that stands out in our study of seeing Jesus in the Old Testament.

To us in the 21st Century, a name is just a name. We choose to give a child a name because it sounds nice. However, names were intended to have a deeper meaning. Names were something that gave much hope and strength to the Jews in the Bible. Their names, whether meaning something good or bad, carried significance. Not only were the names of the Israelites very important, but so were the Names of God.

This is a question that many people have struggled with over the years, including myself. Are we supposed to walk in terror when thinking about God? Are we supposed to cower in His presence? Is He wanting us to live in constant anxiety as we try to figure out how to approach Him?

The Bible mentions “the fear of the Lord” several times, but what exactly does it mean? And does it mean what we think or could there be another meaning and understanding of this word “fear”?