This is a special time of year. It covers the time of year from the Last Supper when the taking of the unleavened bread and wine was instituted, the death of our Lord Jesus and to the wonderful joy of his resurrection from the dead.

The cross is still a symbol that is recognized by so many. It can be seen on pop stars and in the high street shops as a fashion accessory and one can only wonder what it means to each person we observe wearing it. In this country we had the TV programme "The Bible" going out on Channel 5. It can be drawn from this that the Bible and the Christian message is still deemed to be relevant in the 21st century.

The text, "If I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself" from John 12.32 (NKJV), shows that the death of Christ on the cross was necessary to bring all men to him. And in due time this will occur. His death brought about this prospect and is cause for rejoicing.

The death on the cross would be nothing without the resurrection on the third day. One can only but imagine the emotions that they had at that time. The three women sitting at the cross one day and then on third day the women and disciples seeing Jesus again.

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