Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-13;
Matthew 28:9-15; Mark 16:9-11; John 20:14-18
If you have not already read the passages of Scripture we have for today, please do so now. I’ll wait…
Now, consider honestly: what is your reaction to this reading in this current moment? I’m guessing that “surprise” is not part of your answer. For most of us, these passages are very familiar territory, replayed every Easter morning. And even if you’ve never before read these passages yourself, chances of your never having heard of Jesus’ Resurrection are almost nil. But does our inherent lack of surprise then turn to a yawn? Are we so familiar with the facts of the story that we miss the greatest Fact of human history?
He is risen!
Do we, in fact, believe these Gospel accounts, or do these words seem to us an idle tale? (Luke 24:11) If we say we believe, then what does that mean? So what if this Man rose from the dead 2,000 years ago? What relevance does this ancient event have for us today?
See also:
The relevance is that He is coming again!