Why the Resurrection of Jesus is Still the Most Important Story Ever Told

Ben McEachen asked Christian leaders across Sydney four big questions about Easter and the resurrection of Jesus.

As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, the most sacred time in the Christian calendar, churches across Sydney are reflecting on the central event of the faith: the resurrection of Jesus.

As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, the most significant moment in the Christian calendar, one truth sits at the heart of the story: Jesus rose from the dead.

While traditions and services may look different from church to church, Christians are united in their belief in the resurrection of Jesus and the hope it brings.

Hope Mornings host Ben McEachen spoke with several Christian leaders from across Sydney, asking them the same four questions:
Why is Jesus’ resurrection the most important event in history?
What personal impact does it have on your life?
What challenges arise when speaking with someone who doesn’t believe in the resurrection?
And what words best describe what the resurrection means?

Their answers reveal the deep significance of Easter for Christians and how the resurrection continues to shape faith, hope and everyday life.

Listen to what these Christian leaders had to say.

Faaimata Havea Hiliau, Moderator of Uniting Church NSW and ACT

Robyn Black, Salvation Army NSW and ACT

David King, Presbyterian Church NSW

Phil Dooley, Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church

Alex Lee, Lead Pastor at C3 SYD

Richard Schwedes, Bishop of Lutheran Church NSW and ACT

Father Antonios Kaldas, Coptic Orthodox Church Mount Druitt

Kanishka Raffel, Sydney Anglican Archbishop

Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, Maronite Catholic Diocese Australia

Caleb Dwyer, Australian Christian Church

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