Episode 589: From Darkness to Light

Episode 589 February 24, 2023 00:10:09
Episode 589: From Darkness to Light
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Episode 589: From Darkness to Light

Feb 24 2023 | 00:10:09

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Show Notes

We continue with “Perspectives on Easter” – our new series focused on the people who played both major and minor roles in the Easter narrative, as well as the relevant places, practices, artifacts, and traditions related to Easter. Today we will set the stage for what is to come.

 

The essence of Easter is a journey from darkness to light. Jesus emerges victorious and glorious on Easter Sunday after languishing in the darkness of the tomb. On Good Friday, the disciples are shrouded in the darkness of despair. Yet on Sunday, they are filled with the light of joy and happiness. God sends angels to release His Son from the tomb and their brightness overwhelms the Roman soldiers who are on guard. For millennia, the Earth was held hostage by the darkness of an enemy, a fallen angel. But on one Sunday morning, the Light of the World conquered death, prevailed over the grave, and redeemed fallen humanity.

 

Scriptures referenced include Luke 1:78-79; Malachi 3:1; Malachi 4:2, 6; John 1:1-9, 19–23;  Matthew 5:3–8; Luke 4:18–19; Song of Solomon 8:6-7; John 3:16; John 15:13; Romans 8:34; John 14:19; and Psalm 30:5.

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