Scripture Reading: Luke 24:1-12, Psalm 149:1-5
I love Easter morning. I know this is an unremarkable statement, but it’s so deeply and viscerally true that, even now, I cannot help but feel the familiar tug of tears and smiles that always appear as I remember the resurrection of Christ in the company of my beloved church family every spring. On Easter morning, I feel nothing but joy—a picture of what awaits us in heaven. “It’s all true” is the refrain that echoes in my heart the whole day. “He is risen!” we say. “He is risen indeed!” someone inevitably responds. Joy bounces off the walls, praise on every person’s lips. Christ the Lord is risen, today.
As I read Mary’s story from Easter morning, I think she must have felt utter confusion. Picture it in your mind: these women, coming to keep watch, to sit a vigil, alone by the sacred ground of the tomb. They must have been weeping. And I’m sure, somewhere in that mix of fear and grief, Mary wondered if Jesus was really who He said He was and if the things He had promised were true.
When they arrived, they found the tomb was open and empty. Two men who brought a message from the Lord that the prophecy had been fulfilled and Jesus had risen from the dead! We cannot fathom what she must have felt at that moment. Some of the ways the Gospels describe her in these moments are frightened, alarmed, trembling, astonished, afraid, fearful, having great joy, and weeping.
One of the men spoke directly into all of Mary’s thoughts, fears, and questions. He said, “Why are you looking for the living among the dead?….He is not here, but he has risen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee, saying, ‘It is necessary that the Son of Man be betrayed into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and rise on the third day’?” (Luke 24:5–7).
It’s all true, Mary must have thought. Racing to the disciples to tell them the news: It’s all true. Peter sprinting to the tomb, finding it empty. It’s all true, he must have known in his bones. The old prophecies and promises, the words spoken from Jesus’s divine-and-human lips—all of it true. What a perfect ending to every story. We can join with the saints of the ages this morning singing the words of Psalm 149:1–2 “Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel celebrate its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.”
Written by Melanie Rainer
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It’s all true!!!
Our King has risen!
He is Risen!! ✝️ It is all true, indeed!!!
Luke 2:6-7 — Luke 23:52-53 — — Jesus went from being wrapped in cloths as a baby and placed in a manger to being wrapped in cloths as a sacrifice and placed in a tomb. Praise him, the cloths remained but his body resurrected to life, redeeming humanity! As if that’s not enough– he will return again- we will see our Savior complete the work of redemption over all creation :) Happy Easter!! ✝️
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CEE GEE!!!!! WHAT AN AWESOME DAY TO CELEBRATE!!!! ❤️
He is Risen! Its all true! Hallelujah! Our Redeemer lives!✝️
It’s all true! Thank you Jesus!
It’s all true!
Praise be to God, Jesus is alive! Happy Easter!
‘Up from the Grave He Arose’ is another oldie but goodie for Easter morning!!
Blessings on your Easter celebrations this morning – rain or shine, hot or cold, the Lord is Risen!!
Loved the Tozer quote at the end of the study guide – on the question of why Jesus came, died and rose again:
“In order that He might make worshippers out of rebels; in order that He might restore us again to the place of worship we knew when we were first created.”
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord today and everyday!!
Happy Resurrection Sunday!✝️
He is alive!!
It is all true! He is risen, just as He said!!
Have a blessed Easter!
Praying for all!!
He’s alive and i’m forgiven’ heavens gates are open wide, he’s alive
He is Risen!
He is Risen!
HE HAS RISEN!
He’s alive!!
It’s all true!! ❤️
My Redeemer Lives !!!
He is RISEN INDEED
Hallelujah!!! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
He is risen! Hallelujah! Blessings on you all today❤️✝️
Psalm 149:4 NLT
For the Lord delights in his people;
he crowns the humble with victory.
5 Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them…
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Isaiah 61:3 CSB
to provide for those who mourn in Zion;
to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
festive oil instead of mourning,
and splendid clothes instead of despair.
And they will be called righteous trees,
planted by the Lord
to glorify him.
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A rainy Easter morning here won’t quench the joy and excitement of gathering in celebration!
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
“Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them” (2 Cor. 5:14-15 NLT).
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Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
By: Charles Wesley
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1. Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your voice and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia!
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2. Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Alleluia!
Christ has burst the gates of hell, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids His rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened Paradise, Alleluia!
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3. Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once He died, our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
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4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
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5. Hail, the Lord of earth and heaven! Alleluia!
Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia!
Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!
Hail, the Resurrection, thou! Alleluia!
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“The Lord is risen indeed!” (Luke 24:34 KJV)
That song running through our minds as we read these verses, being sung by so many people must make Him smile! Can you picture the chorus of voices?! ❤
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I almost shared that verse and song! ☺
It’s all true..
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Sitting in the sun as a gentle wind blows, tears of joy, replace the tears of 2 days ago..
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It is true..
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Oh happy day, I’ll never be the same, forever I am changed..
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It is true..
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Thank you Jesus..
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BUT GOD..
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AMEN.
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Love, hugs, prayers..✨️❤️
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HE HAS RISEN!!
It’s all true! Hallelujah!!!
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CEE GEE
Happy Birthday!
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You rascal! Thank you! Love you, sister! ❤
You are such a blessing to keep such thorough record of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Truly a special gift! I don’t even recall mentioning it! ❤
Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen…!!
Easter morning brings this giddy excitement in me. I cant stop smiling. He did it! Jesus rose again!
It’s all true. Hallelujah!!!!