Wednesday, April 05, 2023

Wednesday's Catch: 'Americans Believe in Easter Resurrection But Aren’t Sure Why It Matters' And More


Despite accepting the biblical accounts of Jesus’ resurrection, many Americans see little connection with their daily lives.

Did Jesus Rise From the Dead? Three Historical Facts (+ Four Explanations That Don’t Work)
Did Jesus rise from the dead? To answer that question, we need to ask two more questions: What are the facts that require explanation? Which explanation best accounts for these facts?

Every Sunday Is Easter
Celebrate Easter this Sunday. Then do it again every seven days after that.

Passover: How the Meal of Remembrance Makes Sense of Communion
If we want to understand communion, it’s important to first understand the Passover festival that lies behind it.

Axing online services after Covid may be factor in declining church attendance - report
The decline in post-Covid attendance in the Church of England may be down to churches ending online services after the pandemic, rather than a decline in demand, a report has suggested. The study, available online from the Diocese of Oxford, compared attendance data from October 2019 across the dioceses of Canterbury, Chester, Guildford, Oxford, and Leeds, with October 2022 figures.
I am prompted to wonder how many US churches discontinued livestreaming their services and did not see a rebound in church attendance since they reinstituted in-person services.
How to Preach Easter
When it comes to preaching Easter, here are some things to consider for a proper Easter sermon.

Preacher, What’s on Your Kids’ Menu?
As you prepare a feast for your congregation, remember to include something for the kids.

The Nashville shooting – a window to America's soul
"...the shootings at a Christian school in Nashville are a window into the soul of modern America – and thus into much of the rest of the Western world," writes David Robertson.

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