April 14, 2025
Who Will Roll the Stone Away?
As you take Communion, thank God that when the stone was moved, the tomb was empty.
Articles for tag: Stone Rolled Away
March 27, 2018
‘I Have Seen the Lord’
By Jackina Stark John’s account of the resurrection of Jesus includes a tender story about Mary Magdalene that can take your breath away (John 20:1-18): The sun surely is rising—how perfectly symbolic—as Mary approaches the tomb with spices and perfume to anoint Jesus’ body. She is surprised and confused to find the “stone had been removed from the entrance.” Her heart beating furiously, she makes her way to the opening and looks in and is horrified to find the tomb empty. What travesty has taken place now? she wonders. As she runs to find Peter and John, she surmises what
April 5, 2015
How Much Do You Know About Easter?
By Victor Knowles Faith in the resurrection of Christ has been called the keystone of the arch of Christianity. How much do you know about the resurrection of Jesus? 1. Who prophesied the following in regard to the resurrection of Christ? “Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; . . . because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.” a. Moses b. David c. Isaiah d. Daniel 2. Jesus predicted he would be raised on: a. The first day of the week
April 2, 2012
Lesson for April 8, 2012: Jesus Lives! (John 20:1-23)
Sam E. Stone explores John 20 and the discovery of the empty tomb, tracing the disciples’ journey from despair and uncertainty to belief, joy, and confidence in the risen Lord.
