A time for hope, generosity and preparation

Nathan Peeler Contributor The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is foundational in the teaching of Christianity (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Jesus was a historical person, and a record of events of his life can be found in the New Testament and other ancient historical records. The resurrection is not simply something to reflect on a yearly, or even weekly, basis but has practical implications for your daily life. The resurrection gives us hope, calls us to be generous and calls us to prepare for the final judgment. First, the resurrection gives us hope. In Luke 24:13-35, the story is recorded of two followers walking the seven miles from Jerusalem to Emmaus. The two disciples express