More than an Anniversary: An Easter for the Present Time
About this episode
The episode celebrates the resurrection of Jesus as witnessed by Mary Magdalene, emphasizing its significance against the backdrop of historical brutality and evil.
On this day, we celebrate the Good News of that historic moment nearly two thousand years ago that changed the world when Mary Magdalene found the tomb empty and discovered that Jesus had been raised. All four Gospel tell the story a little bit different, but they all agree on two facts: Mary Magdalene was there - sometimes by herself, sometimes with others – and the tomb was empty for Christ was alive. This was an event that showed that that Rome’s brutality – and let’s say it, evil – did not get the final word. It was a moment that showed that death did not get the final word. Click “Read More” to read Bingham’s full sermon.
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