As you read through the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) it is hard not to miss that all involved in the story of Jesus' Ministry were really forgetful! Matthew tells of Jesus to be crucified in chapter 16, in chapter 17 the grave awaits Him, and in chapter 20 His resurrection.
Read Luke 14:1-12
The Women Forgot
Then remembered when confronted by an angel.
Note that the men were no shows at the tomb until later.
The Disciples Failed To Remember
Jesus' resurrection was an "idle tale",
"nonsense"
"madness"
They did not understand.
They werte not waiting.
They gave up.
Peter Remembered That Night Well
His own failures.
But forgot Jesus' words.
He ran to the tomb.
He searched for the body.
And few of us remember Jesus' words that we are to await our own resurrection! Yeah our goal on this Earth is death and our own resurrection. We live our lives for ourselves, by our own will, by our wits - and that path only leads to judgement! Just like each of the players in the Gospel story, we also have to remember His words and keep foremost in our minds that this life is not the end, it is only the beginning ...
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