One of the fundamental facets of the Easter celebrations each spring time is the acknowledgement and celebration of Jesus' rise from the dead. Best known as the resurrection, this occurence is one of the most recognisable parts of Christianity, as it is said to be a true reflection of Jesus' unique status as the Son of God, and as a prophet. During the Last Supper, Jesus is said to have foretold his own death - and his resurrection.
Children often wonder why Easter is so fervently celebrated by the church and its followers, considering it is essentially a festival to mark Jesus' death by crucifixion. In reality, much of the church services around Easter focus on the ressurection rather than Jesus' death. Services tend to include passages and readings about eternal life, and how Jesus sacrificed himself for the sins of the world, and rose again to prove he was not a mere mortal man.
The Bible says that Jesus died on what is now known as Good Friday. On Easter Sunday, he rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples to show his triumph over death. He remained on earth for a further 40 days, and then Ascended to heaven.
In Christian teachings, the story of the Resurrection is arguably the most important gospel story of them all. It shows Jesus as the Song of God, who could control life and death and not bound by the laws of man. To that end, it is celebrated most fervently in almost all denominations of Christianity.
DANIELA OLIVEIRA
APRIL / 2022
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