holy week resource - resurrection sunday
(Drawing in a deep breath) Ahh. It feels good to breathe again. Angels, help me remove these bandages. Ooo and turn down the glory. My eyes are adjusting. It’s so cold and dark in this cave. (Stretching) Much better.
Father! We won! It’s finished!
In anguish, I carried the world’s mocking, murderous hate; humiliating, conniving betrayal; fearful, unbelieving denial; and every imaginable selfish desire to the cross. In torment, I paid for it all there. But no longer! My disciples, friends, and anyone who believes, can join in our justice and victory! I’ve crushed Satan! (Luke 22:42-65, Revelation 18-19, Genesis 3:15)
I must go and show them. I’m alive! Angel, please open this tomb, while I fold up these cloths. (Matthew 28:2, John 20:6-7)
In front of the tomb
There’s Mary. She’s distressed. It melts my heart. “Why are you weeping?” Holy Spirit, she doesn’t recognize me. She thinks I’m the gardener. “Mary.” Yes! She gets it! “Don’t cling to me, I’ve got to go to my Father, your Father.” Sweet sister, God is now your Papa, and Papa, I can’t wait to be together, again. “Go, go to my brothers. Tell them.” I’m here! (John 20:11-18, Luke 24:3-10, Mark 14:6, Romans 8:15)
On the road to Emmaus
Cleopas will be walking here any minute. Oh, with tender patience and love I listen to him and his friend. They still don’t grasp that I came so they could share in my glory from now on. Spirit, convince them. Bravo! Did you see the joy in their faces when they realized it’s me? I’m Jesus! (Luke 24:25-31, 1 Peter 5:10)
On the shore of the Sea of Tiberias
Thank you, Father. My brothers have seen and believed. But Peter is wracked with guilt for denying me. Through my death and resurrection, there’s no guilt for anyone who believes. Spirit, as I give him the opportunity to confirm his love for me, release his mind and heart of all shame. I have plans for him and condemnation has no part. I came to save! (John 21:15-19 John 3:16-17)
by Trina Young, Bowie, MD
Body & Soul® Spiritual Impact Team
Body & Soul® Fitness has been a part of Trina's life for over 20 years as she has served in various roles - student, instructor, operations, admin assistant and copyrights manager. It's a joyful opportunity for Trina to serve with a family of dedicated fitness and God enthusiasts. Trina also teaches 7th and 8th grade Logic and Bible Study. Otherwise, you'll often find her involved in a home remodeling/decor project with her husband, Kyle, walking, shopping or savoring an Americano with one of her 3 children or a friend.
Body and Soul® Fitness is an international Christian fitness organization that trains and equips instructors to lead a variety of group fitness programs including choreographed aerobics-style Cardio Strength & Flexibility™, cardio dance style Dance Blast™, free-weights-focused Power Strength™, boot camp style FIT360™ and Longevity FIT360™, and GOLD™ - lower impact programming for participants that are pregnant, have weight challenges, injuries, or other medical conditions. These exercise classes meet in church gyms, community centers, gymnasiums, parking lots, schools, etc. across the United States, Europe, and Africa. In-person and virtual fitness classes are available.
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