Copyright Gospel Communications International, Inc - www.reverendfun.com That was the question we explored today - about The Resurrection that is! So we searched the Old and New Testaments, examined the symbolism surrounding the portrayal of the evangelists in the Book of Kells, considered the depths of the Lion, Witch and Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and studied eye-witness accounts of The Resurrection in the Gospels. We thought about God’s own tears when Jesus was nailed to the Cross and looked at our own sinfulness that put Him there. We also spoke of counter arguments and then when the exploration had stopped, we split into small groups to speak of our personal responses. And this is where, we found, that talking and thinking stops and faith steps in and takes over.
Our music today was ‘Jesus is Lord’, ‘How deep the Father’s love for us’, ‘Jesus Christ, I think about your sacrifice’, ‘I am the Bread of Life’ and closed with ‘Colours of Day’ to remind us that Jesus is not supposed to be kept secret, but that we are meant to share our faith.
Closing with the fundamentals of our faith, we prayed through Jesus’ own words: “I am the Resurrection and the Life; he who believes in me shall not perish but have eternal life”.
It was an illuminating and hope-filled morning; especially as we are all at a different part of our spiritual journeys, and so I sincerely hope and pray that it was a fulfilling time for all present.
So did He or didn’t He?
Of course Jesus rose from the dead – and thanks be to God for his immeasurable love.
And now we wait another two weeks for the Easter Acclamation!
Deacon Olivia
