{"id":73135,"date":"2019-04-19T14:27:53","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T20:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/danpeterson\/?p=73135"},"modified":"2019-04-19T14:27:53","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T20:27:53","slug":"on-that-first-easter-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/danpeterson\/2019\/04\/on-that-first-easter-weekend.html","title":{"rendered":"On that first Easter weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

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In connection with the Easter holiday and its celebration of the atonement and resurrection of Christ, two substantial articles were published today in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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One is \u201cThe First Easter,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0written by S. Kent Brown<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Abstract:<\/strong>\u00a0Scriptural accounts are rife with information about the import of the first Easter. Understanding the events of the week before the death and resurrection of Christ can help us appreciate the words of the witnesses as well as the importance of these events in our lives.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The second, writtten by George L. Mitton<\/a>, is entitled \u201cThe Crucifixion as a Mockery, Witness, and Warning of the Judgment.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0 It is exceptionally appropriate for today, Good Friday.<\/p>\n

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Abstract:<\/strong>\u00a0In its action, setting, and arrangement, the crucifixion may be viewed as a\u00a0stark mockery of the final judgment scene. This article provides a\u00a0brief review of the relevant scriptures, considered together with some related apocryphal and other early Christian writings of interest in regard to the crucifixion. These sources point to the interpretation that the gospel writers saw in the crucifixion a\u00a0striking symbolism that can provide a\u00a0strong reminder, witness, and warning of the coming judgment. The Lord is seen in the crucifixion as at once representing His humility in submitting Himself to be judged and, conversely, His authority and power to be the judge of all. The crucifixion signifies the concept of a\u00a0reciprocal or two-way judgment, as emphasized in the Book\u00a0of\u00a0Mormon, where mankind first judges the Lord, and later are to be judged accordingly by Him in return.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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I speak for all of those affiliated with the Interpreter Foundation in wishing you and your families and friends a joyous Easter weekend.<\/p>\n

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Here are some resources that might be helpful to you in your commemoration and pondering of Easter, and that I hope that you yourselves will consider sharing:<\/p>\n

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From the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:<\/p>\n

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\u201cSpring Will Come\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cTabernacle Choir 2019 Easter Concert Streamed Live\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Choir and Orchestra Present \u2018He Is Risen: A Sacred Easter Presentation'\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe can overcome all things #BecauseOfHim\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cFollow Him\u2014An Easter Message about Jesus Christ\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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From our friends at Book of Mormon Central:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWatch: Book of Mormon Central Releases Heartwarming Music Video of \u2018I Stand All Amazed\u2019 for Easter\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cWatch: 8 ways the Book of Mormon enriches our understanding of Easter and the Resurrection\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201c6 ways to prepare your heart for Easter\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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