To Be Continued... (Easter Sermon)

About this sermon

Most Easter sermons begin with an empty tomb. This one begins with a coffin. After walking through the entire book of Genesis, we arrive at an unexpected ending—Joseph, a man of faith, placed in a coffin in Egypt. Not exactly how you’d expect the story of God’s promises to conclude. But Joseph knew something. Even in death, he believed the story wasn’t over. In this message, we trace the thread from Genesis to Easter—through death, through promise, and ultimately to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What looks like the end is actually just the beginning. Because for those who are in Christ… death is not the end of the story. It’s simply: to be continued. In this sermon, we explore: • Why Joseph refused a traditional burial • The deeper meaning behind “carry my bones” • What Old Testament believers were waiting for • How Jesus fulfilled the promise of the coming Seed • Why the resurrection changes everything—for them and for us • What it means to be prepared for death… and truly ready to live Key Scripture: Genesis 50:22–26 Hebrews 11:22, 39–40 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 1 Thessalonians 4:16 If you’ve ever wondered what happens after death—or whether your story ends in the grave—this message points you to the only hope that holds. Watch now and be reminded: Because of Jesus, your story is not over. Download the Maximum Life+ app today and get instant access to hundreds of hours of sermons, Bible studies, books, and exclusive content from Dr. Zach Terry — all in one place. Simply search "Maximum Life+" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app, and subscribe to unlock everything, including a free copy of A Commentary on the Minor Prophets. Join a growing community of believers who are going deeper in God's Word every day. AMPLYFY THE TRUTH by supporting Maximum Life - https//www.zachterry.org/donate Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

Topics

• Easter