First importance. Scripture, resurrection and prayer - 7 Oct

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 "Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you—unless you have come to believe in vain.
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For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures,"

Reflection.  A simple reminder and to coin (steal) a phrase, we are an Easter People.  This is of first and primary importance. "Christ died for our sins, in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures."  Do, please, read that again and again.

We are just over two months until Christmas, but we are an Easter People. Thanks be to God.
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Prayer. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! Hallelujah. Amen.