For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. (Romans 6:5 ESV)
Jesus’ Death and Learning
I have a mysterious cistern in my yard. It is covered with a metal plate, and I do NOT know what is down there! I have attempted to open it up, but so far, have not been successful. If I knew someone who had opened it before, though, it would not be so mysterious, scary, and ominous.
Most humans fear death. We do not know what is on the other side. We have not experienced what happens after our eyes close the last time.
But Christians do not need to be afraid.
Because our Savior, our Friend, our Brother, our King has already walked through death’s door, and removed all the darkness from it!
Death is no longer merely the end curse. Now it is the way to the greatest blessings ever known! Because Jesus died before us, and changed death.
Death is no longer the great unknown. Now it is a path, a road, a way, that Jesus has already walked and cleaned up for us.
Death is no longer a failure, a disaster, or the end. Now it is the finish line, the victory march, the homecoming.
Jesus died, and taught us about the greatest unknown event of human existence.