复活节_Easter.pptVIP

* Easter, anniversary of the Resurrection of Christ, observed on the first Sunday after a full moon on or after 21 March. Song to the Lord : “May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel our darkness. The Lord be with you And also with you. Let us pray.” 1.The origin of Easter What is the origin of Easter ? We can find the answer from Bible. Bible: Matthew Chapter 16 verse 21 “…Jesus began to explain … that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” 1.1 Jesus knew about his death and predicted it. Bible: Mark Chapter 15 verse 14 “What shall I do then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Pilate (the judge) asked them. “Crucify him!” they shouted. “Why? What crime has he committed….” Crucify [?kru:s??fa?] :钉在十字架上处死 1.2 The trial of Jesus was a sham! 1.3 Jesus died. Bible: Mark chapter 15 verse 37 “With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last.” 1.4 Jesus was buried in a tomb! Bible: Mark chapter 15 verse46 “ So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb.” Linen [?l?n?n] :亚麻布 1.5 Jesus rose from the dead! Bible: Mark Chapter 16 verse 6 “Don’t be alarmed, .. You are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” The tomb was empty! 1.6 Jesus met with his disciples and others. Bible: Mark Chapter 16 Verse 9. “Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene.” Luke Chapter 24 verse 15. “Jesus himself came up and walked with them ….” Mark Chapter 16 Verse 14 “Later Jesus appeared to the eleven disciples.” John Chapter 20 verse 29 “ Jesus said “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen me and yet have believed.” Because Jesus the Son of God fulfilled God’s promise and paid the price of sin for us. ? Easter’s name comes from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre, associated with spring