He Is Risen (not yet)

"It's Friday, but Sunday's Comin'."

Ever heard that before? I bet you have.

The body of believers where I attend & serve will be doing a service called "The Tenebrea" on Good Friday. Here's how we do it: We start with lights low and only a few candles lit. One by one, someone comes to a microphone, reads a phrase, and blows out a candle until all the candles are extinguished.

Then a new candle is brought up to the front. Everyone leaves in a somber mood as they reflect on the agonizing events represented by the Friday "holiday".

The best view of the open tomb is from the cross

As you celebrate the risen Lord this Sunday, are you going to precede that celebration by a "celebration" of the agony?

Jesus went through hell... and triumphed. Is there anything more beautiful than that?

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