The Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ
The Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ This year, Becky and I have been enjoying Holy Week Services, especially Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and tomorrow’s celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection. On Maundy Thursday , I had a special experience of vicariously sitting with Jesus at His last supper. I must admit, I really wished I could have my feet washed by Him, but it is not a common practice in churches today. But Maundy Thursday was a chance to experience the questions, doubts, and wonder of it all at His table. Communion at worship took me to the Upper Room to experience His last night with His disciples. On Good Friday , I saw again why it’s called “good.” It was incredibly and undescribably painful for Him, but because of what He did for us, it was good for us. He fulfilled His purpose, offering salvation to all who accept His sacrifice in our place, thus forgiving our sins. Yet, in worship, as I listened to “SEVEN LAST WORDS” by Michael John Trotta, I wept dee...