Monday, April 18, 2011
Easter
Yesterday was Palm Sunday, the day in which we remember one of the most poignant moments of Christ's life--the triumphal entry. On that day, He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and was greeted by thousands of people who began to shout hosanna, wave palm branches, lay clothes on his path and welcome Him into the Holy City as their king. This day marks the beginning of the week leading up to our celebration of Easter. I would love to hear your thoughts and feelings about Easter. What does it mean to you? What would you share if you were asked to give a devotional thought about Easter?
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In my church, we take the sacrament (communion) weekly. This ordinance originated at the Savior’s “Last Supper” which itself was, at least in part, a ritualistic Passover feast. This alludes to Christ’s role as the “great and last sacrifice” (Alma 34:13), and consummate Pascal Lamb (1 Peter 1:19). With His sacrifice, Christ fulfilled the Law of Moses and His new Passover feast reflects this: It is no longer a foreshadowing of things to come, but a reminder of what was done. For me, every Sunday is a celebration of Easter—a chance to remember the victory of my Savior over death and Hell.
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