Time of Death and Resurrection

Death involves suffering, sadness, separation...

Resurrection is the practical declaration of new life.

Jesus died for the sins of His people...so that they could and would have forgiveness of sins and eternal life. This is why we call this coming Friday "good".

But this salvation was not without a cost. Jesus suffered greatly...was hated, mocked and taunted...accused [falsely]...and was eventually murdered.

The days between Jesus death and resurrection must have been a time of great depression for the disciples of Christ...but it was only Friday...and Sunday was coming!

When Jesus arose from the grave the sadness and depression came to an abrupt end...death was swallowed up by life...and the assurance of everlasting life was declared by the Son of God.

We are beginning a new church this coming Lord's day [Christ Covenant Church]...the last few weeks have been a time of hardship and trial.

As we go to begin a new work we will greatly miss those who we have left behind...this is a type of "death". But with the new work will also be new life [resurrection]...the greatest of this life will be that "all" covenant members will be admited to the Lord's Table via their baptism...and not a profession of faith.

A father wants what is best for his children...I have watch my children be excluded from partaking of Christ's body and blood [life] for 6 years...and I am very excited that this coming Lord's Day [Resurrection Day, Easter Sunday], we will all be eating together as a family. Thank you Lord!