Do we really understand the gravity of what happened at the resurrection of Jesus? How would you and I live our lives if Jesus had not come back to life? Can anyone detect the difference the resurrection makes by interacting with us? Personally, I wonder what some of my extended family members think when Easter is celebrated. There seems to be no joy or peace in them, even though they have heard the same information I’ve consumed. Their hardened mind and heart seem to ignore the facts. I’ve interacted with students in the past that seemed consumed with culture, or their own exploration of life, not wanting to surrender to the Risen Sacrificed Lamb of history. The resurrection changes everything.
“He has forced open a door that has been locked since the death of the first man. He has met, fought, and beaten the King of Death. Everything is different because He has done so. This is the beginning of the New Creation: a new chapter in cosmic history has opened.” — C. S. Lewis
“No matter how devastating our struggles, disappointments, and troubles are, they are only temporary. No matter what happens to you, no matter the depth of tragedy or pain you face, no matter how death stalks you and your loved ones, the Resurrection promises you a future of immeasurable good…..Few people seem to realize that the resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone to a worldview that provides the perspective to all of life.” - Josh McDowell
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