This is the second time in 48 hours that I have encountered this same passage from Paul. When something like that happens, I lean in to see what extra-important or timely message is waiting. For me, having just lost my dad a couple of months ago and having this reading come up on the anniversary of my mom’s death over thirty years ago, I am thankful for the promise we will all join Jesus in his resurrection one day.
According to Paul, Jesus was the first to be resurrected, and we will likewise follow. “He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died.” We will not simply be raised from the dead like Lazarus (John 11:17-44) and Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:35-42). Their lives eventually ended, but Jesus lives forever. When it’s our turn, our resurrection begins our forever lives with Jesus, no more death, no more pain. Continue reading “1 Corinthians 15:1-34 – Our Resurrection”
