Why did Jesus die and raise up on the third day?
The Benefits of easter is to never forget what He has done. Let’s take time to remember all His benefits: “He forgives all your iniquity; he heals all your diseases. He redeems your life from the Pit; he crowns you with faithful love and compassion. He satisfies you with good things; your youth is renewed like the eagle”
The Easter story reminds us that even in the very worst moments of life—the very darkest of nights—there is always hope because Jesus is alive. Because He lives, we can face anything. Because He lives, we know that darkness and suffering and pain and sorrow will not last forever. There is joy in the light of the morning even after the darkest of nights. There is hope. There is life in Jesus, and that changes everything.
Jesus conquered death once and for all. Death is the great enemy of humanity. Nothing can stop it, and everyone will experience it. And yet, Jesus is victorious over death. This reality is central to our faith (1 Cor. 15). Because Jesus overcame the grave, we have hope. Death does not have the final say. Jesus does, and He is the source of eternal life and eternal hope.
