OUR LORD WHOSE DEATH WE COMMEMORATE THIS EASTER 

The book of Isaiah chapter 9 verse 2 says this;

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.

This prophecy of Isaiah is speaking forward to a time when the world, that was in total spiritual darkness, would see a great light. We who stumbled around in pitch blackness with no knowledge of truth, would suddenly see a brilliant light shining.

This prophecy is about Jesus who said in John chapter 8 verse 12;

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

To bring everyone who follows Him out of darkness and into the light, Jesus had to die on a cross and shed His blood to pay for our sins.

It is this that we commemorate today as we read in Luke chapter 29 verse 19 - 20;

And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. 

Let us remember the death our Lord suffered for us until He returns.

Amen.