So, this morning, I’m going to assume that you know the details of the story about Jesus’ resurrection: how it happened on the third day after he was crucified-using the Jewish means of counting where any part of a day figures as a whole. Still, I’ve heard some ask: What difference does the resurrection make to me? What does it mean for me? And I can appreciate that question. It doesn’t always flow from the typical sort of unexamined individualism or self-centeredness that can be so characteristic of us in the affluent western world.Sometimes it’s an honest inquiry about how belief in the risen Jesus might actually change my life today. As Paul wrote in 1Co.15:14 If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain and faith is in vain. In fact, 17 faith is futile and are still in sins. And who could argue? If Jesus is not alive, why are we even here today? The resurrection is the centerpiece of our faith.
We rejoice this morning in the truth and the implications of Jesus’ resurrection, three days after His death as a Substitute in full payment for the sins of all who believe. We actually celebrate the resurrection weekly, gathering for corporate worship on Sundays because that’s the day He arose.
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