Easter

We have here tokens of Christ’s life-giving life and his continuing presence. “He was delivered up for our transgressions and was raised for our justification” (Romans 4:25). The cross and empty tomb are two parts of the same final event in his life: highest obedience authenticated by divine resurrection. What Friday means is proved by Sunday’s vindication, and Sunday’s vindication opens up to a lasting presence with us.

These emblems picture something real beyond them like words indicate realities beyond them. The bread and fruit of the vine point to his real presence that is here but we do not see. They are in our hands, our mouths, our hearts; and so is he today and every day.