He Died, He Rose

The Cross. On His way to the cross Jesus experienced excruciating pain. He was paraded through the street as if he was a common criminal. On the Cross as the nails pierced his hand and feet, Jesus looked to God the father, and for a moment the sky went dark for a moment signifying God looking away as His only begotten son was being sacrificed for the sins of the World. Then later as Jesus died, the earth shook beneath him. His dead body was taken from the cross and put in white linen then placed in an empty tomb that was sealed.

The tomb. Three days later Jesus rose and walked out that sealed tomb. Those that saw him could not believe their eyes. Mary was at the tomb at the time of Jesus’ resurrection and she was overwhelmed, but an angle told her not to fear for it was her master who had been on the cross. Jesus later appeared to Peter and other disciples.

This Sunday, April 8, 2012, Christians all over the world will celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God. As we do, we also reflect on the high cost he paid for our sins, and the freedom through Christ which we have gained. He died, and He rose.