Holy Week

The Resurrection

"He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying."   Matthew 28:6(NLT)
    
Reflection
 
No one in Israel expected anyone, ever, to be individually and bodily raised from the dead. Not the disciples, not the Pharisees, not the Sadducees. No one. (the Pharisees did believe in a corporate resurrection of Israel at some future date) 

Therefore, Jesus’ resurrection and subsequent appearances with a new body was a shock to everyone.  

I have found myself asking myself, “what do you do with resurrection?” I know what to do with the 10 commandments. Obey them. I know what to do with Jesus’ teachings. Follow them. But what do I do with resurrection? 

It happened and there’s nothing I can do about it.  

Actually the Bible does leave one “to do”. Check out 1 Corinthians 15:58

Prayer

“Lord, you went to the cross for me without checking in with me first. You were raised from the dead also without checking in with me. And you have included me in effects of these two events, again without consulting me. Lord, you must think even I am worth it. Amen”