Scripture:
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25 •
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 •
1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43 •
John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
- Our first essay by The Rev. James Liggett, in "Outstretched Arms," uses a beautiful icon from circa 600 A.D. to convey the meaning of Easter today. From standing on the promises of God to our ancestors, to Jesus' outstretched arms, we see, experience, and are called to receive and accept the new life offered to us.
- Christians around the world have entered the holiest week of the year as they journey with Jesus toward the cross and the ultimate mystery of the Resurrection on Easter morning. We can learn a lot about the Resurrection by thinking about why we need the Resurrection. Ultimately, Jesus came to us, humbled himself, obedient all the way to the cross, because we need him, and because of God's love for us. Check the following article from several bloggers who answer the question "Why I need the Resurrection."
- What does Easter and Resurrection mean to you? Why do you need the Resurrection?
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