I Shared an Easter Message

If you have come to this page it was probably through the QR code found on the back of an Easter bookmark created by the Sunday School children at Peace Congregation. Through their efforts (with a little help from the parents and Scriptural Publications) they have created some wonderful bookmarks to share the Easter Gospel message with others. Their thoughtful selection of verses, their desire to make enough for everyone was truly a Godpleasing thing to see and hear, and after five solid hours of fun and collaboration you now have in hand the finished product.

Our intent with the QR code and this web page is to keep it up forever, to refresh it and expand it over time, so keep scanning the QR code throughout the year and the years to come.

One final note, as the bookmarks were being made I thought of the bible accounts in Matthew of Jesus entry into Jerusalem and the children unabashedly singing and proclaiming the Messiah, the Son of David, (Matthew 21:15-16).  With childlike faith, a simple bookmark message, and a little modern technology “perfected praise” continues.

Share the bookmark, share the message, share your faith.

A blessed and Happy Easter!

 

 

Luther’s Small Catechism

152. Why is the resurrection of Christ of such importance and comfort to us?
Christ’s resurrection definitely proves —

A. That Christ is the Son of God,

B. That His doctrine is the truth;

C. That God the Father has accepted the sacrifice of His Son for the reconciliation of the world;

D. That all believers shall rise unto eternal life.

 

Selected Bible Passage Bookmarks:

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.  I John 3:1

Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures. I Corinthians 15:3-4

I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Job 19:25-26

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit. I Peter 3:18

God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Galatians 4:4-5

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for He hath visited and redeemed his people. Luke 1:68

Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. I Peter 2:24

He hath poured out His soul unto death: and He was numbered with the transgressors; and He bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors Isaiah 53:12

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 8:1

I know that my redeemer liveth. Job 19:25

It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again. Romans 8:34

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. I Thessalonians 4:14

God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

We are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Hebrews 10:10

 

Selected Hymn Bookmarks:

Since Christ has full atonement made and brought to us salvation, each Christian therefore may be glad and build on this foundation: Thy grace alone, dear Lord, I plead; Thy death is now my life indeed, for Thou hast paid my ransom!  Hymn 377, 6

Lord Jesus, we give thanks to Thee that Thou hast died to set us free; made righteous through Thy precious blood, we now are reconciled to God. Hymn 173,v 1

Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands, for our offenses given; but now at God’s right hand He stands and brings us life from heaven; therefore let us joyful be and sing to God right thankfully loud songs of hallelujah! Hymn 195,v 1

What can I for such love divine to Thee, Lord Jesus, render? No merit has this heart of mine; yet while I live, I’ll tender myself alone, and all I own, in love to serve before Thee; then when time’s past, take me at last to Thy blest home in glory. Hymn 150, v 5

Christ, the Life of all the living, Christ, the death of death, our foe, who, Thyself for me once giving to the darkest depths of woe, through thy sufferings, death, and merit I eternal life inherit: Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, dearest Jesus, unto Thee.   Hymn 151, v 1

Here we have a firm foundation; here the refuge of the lost; Christ’s the Rock of our salvation, His the name of which we boast. Lamb of God, for sinners wounded, Sacrifice to cancel guilt! None shall ever be confounded who on Him their hope have built. Hymn 153, v 4

Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed His blood for me; died that I might live on high, lived that I might never die, as the branch is to the vine, I am His, and He is mine.  Hymn 342, v1

Hail, Thou once despised Jesus! Hail, Thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us; Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou universal Savior, who hast borne our sin and shame, by whose merits we find favor! Life is given through Thy name. Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, all our sins on Thee were laid; by almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. Every sin may be forgiven through the virtue of Thy blood; open is the gate of heaven, peace is made ‘twist man and God.  Hymn 367, v 1-2

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;  all other ground is sinking sand. Hymn 370, v 1

Through Jesus’ blood and merit I am at peace with God;  what, then, can daunt my spirit, however dark my road? My courage shall not fail me, for God is on my side; though hell itself assail me, its rage I may deride. Hymn 372, v 1

Since Christ hath full atonement made and brought to us salvation, each Christian therefore may be glad and build on this foundation. Thy grace alone, dear Lord, I plead,  Thy death is now my life indeed, for Thou hast paid my ransom. Hymn 377, v 6

O depth of love, to me revealing the sea where my sins disappear! In Christ my wounds find perfect healing, there is no condemnation here;  for Jesus’ blood through earth and skies  forever “Mercy! Mercy!” cries. Hymn 385, v 4

He spoke to His beloved Son: ‘Tis time to have compassion. Then go, bright Jewel of My crown, and bring to man salvation; from sin and sorrow set him free, slay bitter death for him that he may live with Thee forever. Hymn 387, v  5

To me He spake: Hold fast to Me, I am thy Rock and Castle; thy Ransom I Myself will be, for thee I strive and wrestle; for I am with thee, I am thine, and evermore thou shalt be Mine; the foe shall not divide us. Hymn 387, v 7

Glory be to Jesus, who in bitter pains poured for me the life-blood from His sacred veins! Hymn 158,1

Dear Lord, while we adoring pay our humble thanks to Thee, may every heart with rapture say, “The Savior died for me!” Hymn 363, v 4

Lord, I believe were sinners more than sands upon the ocean shore, Thou hast for all a ransom paid, For all a full atonement made. Hymn 371, v 5

Jesus, be endless praise to Thee, whose boundless mercy hath for me,  for me, and all Thy hands have made, an everlasting ransom paid. Hymn 371, v 7

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“If Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead and become the firstfruits of them that slept!” — I Corinthians 15:17–20