“Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,” – 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
What did you think of the Easter service message?
I don’t mean the illustrations or how well it was delivered. I mean the message. It’s wasn’t original. It’s been told for over 2000 years. In a way, it’s been told since Adam and Eve were booted from the Garden.
Why do we keep retelling the Gospel story?
Yes!
We all need to hear the Gospel and hear it over and over again. Just like Paul is doing for the Corinthians, we all need a reminder and we need it often.
It’s not that your not smart or are particularly forgetful. It’s that we are constantly under attack from the devil, the world, and our own sinful nature. We struggle against the arrogance of works-righteousness, the despair of unworthiness, the allure of temptation, and the discontentment of selfishness.
It’s the Real Never-ending Story.
So, every year, we celebrate Easter and retell the Gospel, but not just Easter. Every Sunday is a mini-Easter celebration and every day a renewal of Your baptism and mercies of God.
So, set reminders for yourself. Dig into the Word, daily. Retell the great story to your family. Encourage your church-mates with it. Share it with those who don’t know. The Gospel is the life-blood of our faith. It’s the promise which created our faith and which our faith clings to. It never gets old. It is always sweet.
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.“
Amen!
Dear Jesus,
You have redeemed us and give us new life. Renew my Faith with Your Word. Strengthen me with Your Promises. Keep telling me Your Gospel and defend me against all attacks.
Amen.
In Christ’s Service,
Pastor Kurt
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