Holy Saturday, April 19 |
Read Mark 5:39-49 |
The Bible narrative recounts many instances in which Jesus performed miracles, including miracles of life restored. Dead people were given new life. A young girl has died in this story. Everybody’s grieving loudly. Jesus says, in so many words, “Calm down and trust me. There is life after death.” Why Do You Make A Commotion And Weep? I was about eight when I attended my first funeral. I have no
recall of the deceased, but his or her family had requested that
the children’s choir sing at the funeral. It was common
practice at that time and in that place for the Lutheran school
children to sing at funerals. I had a sense of seriousness, but
I didn’t have a sense of loss. I did not know the person who
had died, and I don’t think I understood the concept of death.
Dallas Cronk |
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