Easter: The Rest of the Story

Easter—The Rest of the Story is a rich resource that will deepen your understanding of Christ’s sacrifice and the transformative power of His resurrection. It’s a meaningful volume for your personal study or as a thoughtful gift to share with others.

Most of us know the story—the death, the resurrection, the victory. As the Lamb of God, His sacrifice on the cross became the only way for humanity to be restored to relationship with the Father. But what about the moments leading up to Christ’s crucifixion? What truly happened in those final hours, and why did it unfold the way it did?

Rick Renner’s Easter—The Rest of the Story takes us deeper into the pivotal events about the moments leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. This powerful resource sheds light on the most significant time in history and answers questions that often go unexplored, such as:

The agony Jesus endured, even sweating drops of blood in the Garden of Gethsemane.Why hundreds of soldiers came to arrest Him instead of a handful.The painful betrayal of Judas and the true meaning behind “the Judas kiss.”The miraculous preservation of Peter’s life after his impulsive act of cutting off Malchus’ ear.The mysterious “naked boy” in the Garden of Gethsemane.The abuse Jesus suffered physically and mentally before His crucifixion.Who Pontius Pilate was and his efforts to save Jesus from death.The brutal reality of a Roman scourging and the torment Jesus endured in Pilate’s court.The profound significance of the "Place of the Skull" where Christ was crucified.Why the Cross, though ugly, is central to our faith—and why we must never forget it.What Jesus meant when He declared, "It is finished!"The role of Mary Magdalene and other women in the Easter story, and how they became the first to proclaim the Resurrection.What Jesus has been doing over the past 2,000 years, and how His death and resurrection continue to impact us today.

In this beautifully crafted hardbound volume, you’ll also discover:

Original, hand-painted, full-color illustrations that vividly depict Christ’s Passion and His last days on earth.Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter for reflection and discussion.Detailed endnotes that document the historical facts surrounding Jesus’ final days and His crucifixion.A treasured keepsake designed to impact generations to come.