Calvary Baptist Church - Canyon Texas - David Crump, Pastor

Today we celebrate Jesus triumphing over death and over our sin. When it looked like death had overcome Jesus, he raised from the dead – by his own power. When it looked like our sin had overcome him, his resurrection proved his power over our sin. When it his people had rejected him, he turned it into our acceptance by the Father When the Pharisees hated, he overcame it by his love. When he looked completely humiliated, we saw his glory more completely. His suffering brought our healing. His followers’ sorrow turned to joy. Enjoy your time together with family and friends. Build memories together. Celebrate together. Even in times of sorrow, God brings joy. Story – Hunting Easter balls. The Bible says that there was joy in the cross for Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. How could there be joy in the cross? He was mocked, sneered a