This Week's Worship

In a Quiet Moment

Theme

Upon careful examination of the event of Jesus’ resurrection, one encounters an element that appears somewhat unexpected, even paradoxical. The most momentous event in human history—the resurrection—was first revealed only to three women in the early morning hours. It occurred at a time when few people were present, and it was entrusted to seemingly ordinary individuals. Why, then, did this historic event take place at such an unlikely hour and become known first to those who might have been considered the least likely recipients?

On this Easter Sunday, let us take time to reflect anew on the meaning of the resurrection.

Mark 16:1-6

Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?” 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large. 5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.