Resurrection Power: The Easter Revelation That Could Transform Your Family Forever
Easter is a sacred hinge point in history—when heaven broke into time, when sin was defeated, and when resurrection power shattered the grave.
It is the day everything changed.
For believers who walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, Easter isn’t merely symbolic. It’s a celebration of living truth. Jesus is alive—and because He lives, we live also. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead now quickens our mortal bodies. But while the resurrection is a cornerstone of our faith, the days leading up to that glorious morning carry a weight and wonder that are often overlooked.
In many homes and churches, Easter traditions include joyful songs, bright colors, and family meals. These things can bring joy and fellowship, especially for children, but they only scratch the surface. The danger isn’t in the fun—it’s in the familiarity. If hearts aren’t intentionally drawn back to the deep waters of Christ’s sacrifice, it becomes all too easy for Easter to lose its wonder.
That’s why this season offers a powerful opportunity—to begin a new tradition that helps anchor hearts in the truth of the Gospel. What if, alongside the baskets and the brunches, Easter became a time to give something more lasting? What if Resurrection Sunday became a moment to pass on the story—not just the headlines, but the whole story?
Imagine giving a book each Easter, not just to mark the season, but to pass on revelation. A book that helps sons and daughters, friends and fellow believers, dive deep into what really happened in the final hours of Jesus’ life. A book that restores the awe of the cross, the meaning of the suffering, and the power of the resurrection.
Easter—The Rest of the Story
Rick Renner
This kind of tradition could shape future generations. It could become a rhythm of remembrance, an annual opportunity to meditate afresh on the central event of our faith. Parents could gather children to read aloud the story behind Gethsemane. House churches could walk chapter by chapter through the path Jesus took from betrayal to burial. Pastors could use it to equip their congregations for a season of Spirit-led reflection.
For those seeking a resource to begin such a tradition, Easter: The Rest of the Story by Rick Renner offers a compelling and Spirit-filled place to start.
This keepsake volume brings fresh insight into the days and hours leading up to the crucifixion. With deep reverence for Scripture and the aid of historical context, it walks through Christ’s journey with clarity and care. Drawing from the Gospels, the writings of the Early Church fathers, and detailed historical notes, the book reveals truths that often go unnoticed: Why hundreds of soldiers came to arrest one man. What lay behind Judas’ fateful decision. The hidden meaning behind the words “It is finished.” The physical and emotional toll Jesus bore long before He was nailed to the cross.
More than just a study, Easter: The Rest of the Story is an invitation to worship through understanding. Full-page illustrations throughout the book bring scenes to life. At the end of each chapter, questions are included for reflection or discussion—ideal for families, study groups, or personal devotion.
It’s the kind of book that doesn’t just inform—it transforms. It’s not meant to be read and shelved. It’s designed to be revisited, pondered, and shared. Year after year, it can be brought back out in the weeks leading up to Easter as a reminder of what Jesus walked through—and why He did it.
When the people of God press into the fullness of the Gospel, resurrection power flows. And when Easter becomes more than a service or a celebration—when it becomes a revelation—everything changes.
Starting a tradition of giving books on Easter is a small step, but it carries eternal weight. Truth sown into hearts has a harvest. And there is no greater truth to give than the story of the Lamb who was slain, who bore our sin, and who rose in power.