I don’t know about other preachers this morning, but I struggle to know what to say about the resurrection of Jesus, as told by the New Testament gospels. It is such a defining event in Christianity; how is a preacher supposed to sum it up?
Resurrection, as I understand it, is even bigger than the resurrection. It’s about new creation. Resurrection shifts our perspective on reality itself. It is cosmic in scope. It’s not just one event 2000 years ago, though the event tells us something. It’s an all-encompassing observation and unitive anticipation. It’s rebirth writ large.
Art and music help us access things that transcend words and concepts. If there is a reality beyond what can be consciously known, then art and music can help us to glimpse it, celebrate it, and stand in awe and wonder of it. I just learned about this music video this weekend by U2, “Resurrection Song.” Enjoy!
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