EASTER SUNDAY

There is a lot of confusion regarding what Easter Sunday is all about.

For some, Easter Sunday is about the Easter Bunny, colourfully decorated Easter eggs, and Easter egg hunts.

Biblically speaking, there is absolutely no connection between the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the common modern traditions related to Easter Sunday.

The Bible makes it clear that Jesus was resurrected on the first day of the week, Sunday (Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:2,9; Luke 24:1; John 20:1,19).

Jesus’ Resurrection is most worthy of being celebrated (see 1 Corinthians 15).

For the Christian, it is unthinkable that we would allow the silliness of Easter eggs and the Easter bunny to be the focus of the day instead of Jesus’ resurrection.

By all means, celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Christ’s resurrection is something that should be celebrated every day, not just once a year. At the same time, if we choose to celebrate Easter Sunday, we should not allow the fun and games to distract our attention from what the day should truly be all about — the fact that Jesus was resurrected from the dead, and that His Resurrection demonstrates that we can indeed be promised an eternal home in Heaven by receiving Jesus as our Savior.

Moses Durodola

CONVENER, DMC