St. Paul writes, “Christ has indeed been raised from the dead” (1 Corinthians 15:20). Big word: Indeed! Paul is stressing that we must not think of Jesus’ resurrection like a happy ending to another epic fable. The resurrection is not legend. It really happened. Easter is not just a holiday. Easter is history. On time’s infinite line, Jesus’ resurrection is the punctiliar moment that defines reality for us all. If Christ remained dead…he is a fraud and failure. But Christ has indeed been raised. So, the reality: Jesus is exactly what he claimed to be…the Son of God, our Lord and Savior. If Christ remained dead, then the grave is the final, ugly, rotten end of us all. But Christ has indeed been raised. So…the reality is Jesus’ resurrection proves that “all will be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:22). The reality of the resurrection does not just change our future…but the way we look at life now.
The greatest theologian of the early church, Augustine, called the season of Easter “a joyful week of weeks”…seven wonderful weeks, each seven glorious days long. In this glorious season, let us meditate upon the breath-taking implications of the resurrection reality.
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Resurrection REALity
March 31 (Easter Sunday) | Life Worth Living
April 7 | The Living Lord Gives Proof and Peace
April 14 | A Meaningful Message to Share
April 21 | Providing Good Shepherding
April 28 | Producing Active Faith
May 5 | Jesus’ Business is Love…So Is Ours
May 12 (Festival of the Ascension) | Christ is Closer Than Ever
May 19 (Festival of Pentecost/Confirmation) | Christ Has Not Left Us Alone