If He Just Hadn't Risen; But He Did

Apr 5, 2026    Stephen Schlabach

What if the story ended on Friday? After the crucifixion, a devastated Peter was ready to go back to the only life he knew: casting nets in the Sea of Galilee. If Jesus had stayed in the grave, Peter could have returned to an ordinary, quiet life.


But He did rise. And the empty tomb changed everything.


In today’s message, we explore how the Resurrection disrupted Peter's plans for a normal life—and how it changes ours, too. Are you trying to go back to "just fishing" when God has called you to a resurrected purpose?