Sermon for Easter Sunday
Apr 17, 2022 • Rev. Christopher Antonetti
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
It is amazing how everyone in the gospel accounts of the resurrection seems completely floored that Jesus actually rose from the dead. They heard his promise many times, he openly told them in three days he would rise, and still when he actually does it they are filled with fear and wonder. Maybe they weren’t sure what to believe. The three women come to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body, they assume he is still dead, they saw him dead Friday evening. Then halfway there they realize it would be impossible for them to access the tomb! Do they expect him to be dead or alive? Is something stronger pulling them there to the tomb?