I went to Teacher's meeting last night.  What usually happens there, is a discussion of the upcoming Sunday's topic.  The room is full of people who will be teaching the lesson, and there is almost always a lively discussion.  People bring up points that are new and interesting.

Next Sunday is Easter, and the discussion centered around the excuses that people make for not believing in the resurrection of Christ.  I had just been to the movie about Lee Stroble's quest to prove that it didn't happen.  He was a journalist, and only believed in reporting facts.  And as an atheist, he was absolutely certain that the entire story of the resurrection was a fable.

If you haven't read his book, "The Case for Christ," then you might want to go and see the movie.  Sometimes religious movies can be "Hokey."  But this film is excellent.   Each point that he set out to prove was not true, was validated by experts in their individual fields.  Over time, he realized that the "Case" for the resurrection was undeniable.  He became a Christian, and his book is a national best seller.  He pulls no punches in trying to disprove the resurrection.

The Christian faith rests on the resurrection.  If it didn't happen, our faith is in vain.  But it did happen; he was seen by over 500 people.  One of the psychology experts that Lee questioned said, "It is not possible for 500 people to have the exact same hallucination.  They saw him."

And Thomas said, "I don't believe it."  Good old Thomas.  Honest to a fault.  But later, he saw the risen Jesus and fell to his knees and exclaimed, "My Lord, and my God."  I love skeptics who want proof.  Thomas got his proof--as did many, many others.

But at some point, there is a leap of faith.  Some people believe in a simple way and are just as "saved" as those who demand proof.

He is our life.  He is God.  He rose from the grave.  He conquered death.  He died for our sin and intercedes on our behalf.  Thank you Lord for your unspeakable love.