1 Corinthians 15:12-19 One of the central truths of the Christian faith is that Jesus rose from the dead. If this is a myth, or a lie, or a fable, or anything other than the absolute truth, then the Christian faith falls. It is emptied of it power to bring forgiveness and reconciliation between GodContinue reading “Pitiable”
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Day 260
Tomb is found empty Mark 16 Key Verses: 1, 7, 18 Rituals around death are almost universal. Preparing the body for burial was an important part of saying goodbye. We have relegated this to “professionals” at the funeral home. In Jesus’ day the close women relatives would do the job. Since Jesus was rushed toContinue reading “Day 260”
Matthew 28 – Day 167
Savior’s resurrection and commission Matthew 28 Key Verses: 4, 7, 15, 18-20 “Special Forces Soldiers Scared by an Angel” the headline might read today. Not the best publicity for the troops. The follow-on article might talk about the women who talked to the angel. The news they deliver is confirmation of what Jesus had saidContinue reading “Matthew 28 – Day 167”
Luke 24:12 Empty
Sometimes reality is more than we can handle. I am sure those who went to the tomb early on the first day of the week expected something ordinary. They had all experienced death and its aftermath. Unlike our sterile handling of death, cleanly, neatly hidden behind a professional, they experienced death with its smells andContinue reading “Luke 24:12 Empty”
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