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This magnificent writ ing should be a must for you, as a Christian to read this Easter Season. It tvill take fust 15 minutes, but should make a lasting im pression upon your heart o f the true meaning o f the Resurrection.
by John E. Woodland
Jerusalem lay silently beneath the evening sky; The solemn celebration o f the Passover was nigh. The faithfu l o f the city, from the greatest to the least Would honor God and Moses by the keeping o f the feast. The city great began its wait, its v ig il, and its prayer, And darkness fell to cast its spell on those abiding there. But deep dissatisfaction grieved the heart o f Israel, For she longed fo r her Messiah—for her Christ, Emmanuel. For centuries she yearned to see the coming o f her K ing , The majesty and power that H is mighty reign would bring. But Jewish pride was mortified, and hope had all but failed, For scores o f years with all their tears had not at all availed.
The twelve disciples marveled at the manner of their Lord Whose quiet words of stem reproof were sharper than a sword. He taught a mighty lesson and He took His place again To share the sacred supper with humiliated men. But soon a spell of tenseness fell, for Jesus testified That verily, He soon would be betrayed and then denied. “ Betrayed,” said He, “ by one of you—betrayed and sent to die.” Then, one by one the men began to ask Him, “ Is it I?” Oh, who would sell the Master to a place among the dead? Then Judas questioned, “ Is it I?” He answered, “ Thou hast said.” And Judas knew the words were true; his thought was brought to light. He left his place and in disgrace went out, and it was night.
But there in yonder city with its discontent and gloom, A band of Jews assembled in a furnished upper room. A Galilean teacher was the center of the scene; Surrounded by a dozen men was Christ the Nazarene. They thought that He should surely be the chosen One of God Whose righteous hand would rule the land as with an iron rod. As Jesus sat among his men before the sacred meal, His heart was heavy with a weight that He would not conceal. His men had been contentious and they willed to disagree On who should be the greatest in the kingdom yet to be. The Master then rebuked His men by rising from His seat To humbly act with perfect tact — to wash and wipe their feet.
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