The Cross Brings Peace
The cross is the symbol of Christianity.
The cross is displayed prominently on almost every church. Christians often wear it and display it in their homes and when you see the cross you assume that it signifies something Christian. What exactly does this Christian symbol mean though? Most people recognize that the cross looks backward to the death and resurrection of Jesus. While there are many aspects of the cross and Jesus’ work on the cross, one of the major things that the cross means for Christians is peace. The cross brings peace into the lives of all believers. This may come across as a strange thing, because the cross was originally an ugly instrument on which men were hung to die. Yet today, for the Christian, this former instrument of death and torture means peace.
Peace is something that we all need. We have only to look at the news to recognize that our world is constantly in a state of strife. Nations are fighting against one another, men and women are scheming to defraud each other, many things are not as they should be. We do not even need to look beyond ourselves to recognize this: each of us has an inward sense that things are not quite right. We cannot control ourselves. Even at our best, we are still lacking. We have a sense that things should be better than they are.
Joyful Resurrection Sunday!
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Christ is Risen on that first Resurrection Sunday!
“If you confess with your mouth ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9, ESV).
May He reign in your life even as He is LORD of all!
The video below, “Jesus is Alive!” depicted the resurrection scene (based on John 20:1-23) from The Life of Jesus movie.
Why is Jesus’ Resurrection Such a Big Deal?
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Jesus Christ is alive on that first Resurrection Sunday and for all time hence!
His being raised on the third day is truly a miracle. The resurrection of Jesus after his death and burial is also foundational to the Christian faith. Why is that so? There are at least five reasons why the resurrection is essential to all who believe in Christ as their Saviour and God (also see References below for more related information). These are primarily based on the Bible passage of 1 Corinthians 15:12-19.
The Holy Week of Lent 2022
Credit: Leah Newton Art 2020, from a Lenten art project by elementary grade students.
The Holy Week of the Lent season is the remembrance of the final week of Jesus Christ’s earthly life covering events prior to and during his death on the cross, burial, and resurrection. The 8-day Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on the following Resurrection (or Easter) Sunday.
Lent Devotional 2022: From Ashes to Resurrection
Are you weary? Restless? Do you wonder where God is in the details of your life?
Wherever you find yourself during this season of Lent, Jesus’ call to you remains what it’s always been:
“Come to Me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-31, ESV)
You are invited to a 40-day journey with Jesus during this season through a Cru Lent Devotional: “From Ashes to Resurrection.” Click here to sign-up.
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