This weekend, Christians around the world remember and celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first column I ever wrote for the Sapulpa Herald was about Christmas: I wanted to make plain what Christmas was all about. Don Diehl was the editor and he printed it. The second column came three months later; it was about Easter: I wanted to make plain what Easter was all about.

Easter is all about Jesus Christ. It is about who Jesus was, is and shall be. It is about what He did, what He is doing, and what He is going to do. It is about where Jesus came from, where He is, and where He’s going to be. There is nothing new in this column today. This column is dedicated to the glory of God through His Son, Jesus Christ.

The Scriptures tell us that Jesus was the second Person of the Trinity, the Word of God: He had no beginning, He always was. They tell us that He was born of the virgin Mary and God, as a real man; He was true God and true man. As a man Jesus lived on earth approximately 33 years and was crucified. Three days later, He arose from the dead, and forty days later He sat down at the right hand of God. Today, Jesus is Lord over everything in heaven and on earth; tomorrow, Jesus is coming to rule the world as the King of kings, and Lord of lords.

The Scriptures tell us that in the creation, “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” John 1:3 They tell us that Jesus came into this world, “…Taking the form of a slave, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:7-8 On the cross, Jesus took the place of sinners, and by His own precious blood, He washed away all our sins.

Today, according to the Scriptures, Jesus sits at God’s right hand, praying for and interceding to the Father, for all those who belong to Him. Jesus is also preparing a home for His people, where they will live with Him and the Father forever. Tomorrow, Jesus is returning to do two things: first, to gather to Himself all His people; those who have died in Christ, and those who are still living. God has prepared new, immortal, incorruptible bodies, which they will all receive at their resurrection day.

Secondly, Jesus is coming to destroy all the earthly kingdoms, and establish His kingdom. Concerning that Day, the prophet foretold, “And the LORD shall be King over all the earth. In that day it shall be—“The LORD is one,” And His name one.” Zechariah 14:9  On that Day, “…The kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey Him.” Daniel 7:27

Jesus Christ came from heaven; He was sent by God to redeem a lost world. It was His Father’s will that His beloved Son should be the perfect sacrifice for fallen man. “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

Today, Jesus lives in His people by His Holy Spirit; He lives in us to pray for us, because we don’t know how we ought to pray. Romans 8:26 He lives in us to lead and guide us according to the Father’s will. Jesus lives to give us mercy, and grace to help; Jesus lives to feed and nourish His beloved brethren, and to be their strength in the day of battle.

Tomorrow, the Father and Jesus are going to live with us forever in that beautiful city of New Jerusalem. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow!

Brother Bill is a Bible teacher and can be contacted at bboldham@sbcglobal.net