It is sometimes said that Resurrection Sunday (Easter) is the most important of all Christian holidays. Why might that be the case?
The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus is really a celebration of the events of several days, namely the last supper, the arrest of Jesus, the trials (3) of Jesus, the torture and crucifixion of Jesus, His death, His burial and finally and most gloriously, His resurrection from the death.
Before we consider the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus, let us consider some of the vocabulary central to the discussion of Jesus’ death.
Look up the following words in a Bible dictionary or regular dictionary (or on http://www.dictionary.com) and record the meanin. After you record the dictionary definition, look up the key scriptures using the term to see what, if anything, new you learn.
1. Atonement
Dictionary definition:
Leviticus 17:11
2. Redemption
Dictionary definition:
Psalm 49:8, 15
Lamentations 3:58
Galatians 3:13
Titus 2:14
Hebrews 9:12
Revelation 5:9
3. Sin
Dictionary definition:
Psalm 32:1
John 1:29
John 8:34
Romans 3:20
James 1:15
1 John 1:8
4. Propitiation
Dictionary definition:
Romans 3:25
1 John 2:2
5. Holy
Dictionary definition:
Romans 7:12
6. Sacrifice
Dictionary definition:
Hebrews 10:4-10
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