Easter Sunday

HE IS RISEN! Happy Easter! Let us recall the scriptures today as we celebrate our Lord conquering death and giving us the gift of our salvation through faith in Him. 

The Resurrection

Matthew 28:1-10

On the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and Mary went to visit Jesus’ tomb. An angel of the Lord descended from Heaven and rolled the stone away! The guards were shaking with fear as the angel was sitting upon the stone. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you,” (Matt. 28:5-7) As the women ran away in shock and great joy, Jesus met them and greeted them! They praised Him, worshipping at His feet. 

The Great Commission 

That day, Jesus met the eleven disciples in Galilee as He had said. Jesus gave them the great commission, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matt 28:17-20) As we return to our daily lives next week, let us remember that Jesus has called us to spread the Good News and share His love with the nations!

Written By: Catherine Cagnina