Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus....With Pilate's permission he came and took the body away. (John 19:38) as the crowd dispersed i came to honor Him. perhaps it was too late... but the cost was real for me, as others from the Sanhedrin turned their dark looks upon me. our …
Beginning to Live – ||40days|| completion
Jesus died but that was not the end. The apparent end was the beginning of new life. This day we celebrate the wonder of the resurrection. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. This weekend at Eastbrook Church I gave a message entitled "Beginning to Live" about how the crucifixion and resurrection …
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||40days|| week seven: Jesus Was Still
When a person dies, there is a sudden and unsettling stillness that settles into their body. It feels and looks unnatural because there is an utter stillness. Unlike sleep, where the rhythm of breathing usually conveys a peaceful and restorative rest, the stillness of death seems harsh. Jesus died on the cross. His brutalized body …
Jesus Was Still
When a person dies, there is a sudden and unsettling stillness that settles into their body. It feels and looks unnatural because there is an utter stillness. Unlike sleep, where the rhythm of breathing usually conveys a peaceful and restorative rest, the stillness of death seems harsh. Jesus died on the cross. His brutalized body …
Matthew Erickson 