In Paul's Letter to the Colossians, the Apostle offers this exhortation to Christians (3:2): "Set your mind on things above, not on the things that are on earth." That might not sound much like an Easter verse to you! But my concern is that in this current season of pandemic and recession and social distancing and the constant barrage of bad neww the Church could lose track of "things above" and become overwhelmed by "things on earth." And this trial we all face could suck the joy and hope right out of your soul and your Resurrection worship! Let me assure you this morning that God is still on His throne and Christ is still risen from the grave. Our gracious and merciful God has blessed us, and still blesses us, in the resurrection of His Son. Turning a few pages in your New Testament, consider a text from 1 Peter 1:3-5 - a Gospel greeting that celebrates God's goodness.
Peter wrote this letter to be circulated among a string of churches in modern day Turkey. Suffering and persecution were just on the horizon. People needed a strong dose of hope, distilled in a pure formula of gospel truth! Peter makes his point immediately: God blesses and protects His children through the resurrection of Jesus, His Son. I'll outline Peter's message like this:
Four truths Resurrection Sunday calls you to remember: 1. Remember your God (3). 2. Remember your rebirth (3). 3. Remember your inheritance (4,5). 4. Never forget Christ's resurrection (3)!
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