The most prominent symbol of Easter is the cross. The Roma cross was a torture device. It was one of the most gruesome and painful means of executing criminals. The cross represents Christ's willing sacrifice and his triumph over sin and death (See Matthew 27:32-56; Mark 15:21-41; Luke 23:26-49; John 18:39-19:37). The empty tomb and … Continue reading Decoding Resurrection Symbols During Easter
Today marks the beginning of Holy Week. It is easy to get caught up with the things associated with the Easter like new clothes, Easter Bunnies, even getting ready for the one of the biggest church services of the year. We can loose focus of the meaning of Easter. The origin of the Easter bunny … Continue reading Bunnies & Easter
5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of … Continue reading He is Risen!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wil0PBylyW0 The Victor By Keith Green Swallowed into earth's dark womb Death has triumphed That's what they say But try to hold Him in the tomb The Son of Life Rose on the third day Look! The gates of hell They're falling Crumbling from the inside out He's bursting through The walls with laughter (Hah!) … Continue reading Holy Week 2011: Saturday
21 A passerby named Simon, who was from Cyrene, was coming in from the countryside just then, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus’ cross. (Simon was the father of Alexander and Rufus.) 22 And they brought Jesus to a place called Golgotha (which means “Place of the Skull”). 23 They offered him wine … Continue reading Holy Week 2011: Good Friday
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. (Job 19:25, New International Version, ©2011) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_YM_hYzcPo ] Video doesn't work. Click link about. There is A Redeemer By Keith & Melody Green There is a redeemer, Jesus, God’s own Son, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One, … Continue reading Holy Week 2011: Thursday
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