For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.
Paul starts by telling us to listen because what he is about to say is the most important thing you will ever hear.
For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Paul passed on something he received, a message that changed his life and countless others.
Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. This is the message of the Gospel, the good news is at the core of Easter.
Jesus took on our sins, mess ups, and failures and paid the price for them. He did what none of us could ever do on our own. He died in our place so we could be forgiven and made right with God.
Next, He was buried. It is not just that He died and disappeared, His death was real, His sacrifice complete. He was laid in a tomb, wrapped in burial clothes, just like any other person who had passed away.
But here's where it gets amazing, He rose again on the third day. Death could not hold Him, and the grave could not keep Him.
Jesus conquered death and rose victorious, just as the Bible said He would.
What does this mean for you today? It means that you have hope. It means that no matter what you are facing or how dark things may seem, you have a Savior who conquered death itself.
You can live with confidence, knowing that nothing can separate you from God.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Take a moment to see how much love God has for you when he demonstrated in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Walk in the freedom and hope that nothing can separate you from God.
Heavenly Father, What a blessed life to have eyes opened to the truth. The truth of the Bible is eternity with our maker. You are the living God who gave Jesus for each one of us. Total redemption, and all because of Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection. I am blessed that my eyes are open, and now I am a child of the King. I thank You, Father God in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Walk In The Freedom And Hope That Nothing Can Separate You From God.
