“Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” (Luke 24:5–6).
Genesis ends with Joseph’s death.
Deuteronomy ends with Moses’s death.
Joshua ends with Joshua’s death.
The Gospels end with Jesus’ resurrection.
This reality changes everything!
When I’m preparing a sermon I’m often thinking about 3 core clarifying questions:
1. What must be said about our fallen human condition?
2. What must be said about the gracious action of God-in-Christ?
3. What must be said about the our response to God’s gracious initiative?