Imagine the agony of the faithful women at the foot of the cross as they observe their Savior---His suffering, His blood, the anguish in His words, His last breath, the temple curtain ripped from top to bottom, the darkness, the earthquake.
Come Sunday they will take spices to anoint His body.
“He is not here, but is risen” has to be one of the most profound statements in all of Scripture.
Luke 24:5-6 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
I’m glad we don't serve the memory or honor of one who lived and done great things. Praise God, believers serve One who conquered death, sin, and hell and He rose from the grave in victory.
Jesus died so people might be forgiven of sin. His triumphant resurrection provides eternal life for all those who come to Him by faith.