He Is Risen

The thought of a person dying without faith in the risen Christ is extremely humbling. Some, however, make light of rejecting eternal life in heaven. It is the Easter message that gives us a whole new understanding of the future. Join us this week as we learn of the glorious days to come through Jesus’ resurrection.


Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ Then they remembered his words.

When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.


Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Because of Easter delivered on Christian Crusaders April 15, 2001:

God’s Word brings us strength for today. Stand beside a sick person and ask what portion of Scripture is meaningful them? Countless times I have been told, “Please read me the 23rd Psalm.” The verse, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me,” is one of its capturing thoughts in the Bible. What gives meaning to these words? It is the Easter story of Christ’s resurrection. He lives and walks with me. We know this is no sentimental thought, but an objective truth that God is God, and He uses this verse to comfort His children. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow with confidence.


Easter Gift
If you are looking for a meaningful Easter gift or simply want to hear the wonderful message again yourself, we are offering a CD set of four of Rev. Homer Larsen’s past sermons on the Easter story. This set of sermons comes wrapped in a lovely ribbon and gift tag and can be sent to you or directly to your loved one. This set is available for a suggested donation of $10. Please call us at 1-888-693-2484 or visit our Web site to order.


On the Light Side
Good Idea: Finding Easter eggs on Easter.
Bad Idea: Finding Easter eggs on Christmas.
Q. What do Easter bunny helpers get for making a basket?
A. Two points, just like anyone else.
Q. What's invisible and smells like carrots?
A. The Ether Bunny
What do you get when you cross a bunny with an onion? A bunion
How do you make a rabbit stew? Make it wait for three hours!
What is the difference between a crazy bunny and a counterfeit banknote? One is bad money and the other is a mad bunny!