The Resurrection Story
The priests remembered that Jesus had said He would be raised from the dead after three days so they asked Pilate to seal the tomb until the third day to prevent Jesus' disciples from stealing His body and telling everyone He came back to life. Pilate had sent guards to seal and protect the tomb.
Now early on Sunday morning there was suddenly a great earthquake because an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and rolled aside the stone. The angel's face shone like lightning, and its clothing was as white as snow. The guards shook with fear when they saw the angel, and they fell into a dead faint.
Mary Magdalene and others came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled aside. They couldn't find the body of Jesus. Suddenly, they were terrified by angels who asked, "why are you looking in a tomb for someone who is alive? He isn't here! He has risen from the dead!
Matthew 28:5-7
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Procession into Jerusalem
Jerusalem Market
Gwendolyn at the Gem Shop
I made Gwendolyn's costume and her jewelry
Wesley & Heather
Cute little one at the Jerusalem Market
Bakery
Pottery
Do you need a new rug?
Basket Shop
Winery
Do you care for some wine?
Flowers for sale!
Brass Shop
The sign reads "Advanced Medical Care"
Fresh Egyptian Leeches and Maggots
Boys will be Boys
In the Garden of Gethsemane
The Governor's Judgment
Barabbas
Judas, the traitor
Christ's Crucifixion & Death
He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
The Resurrection of Christ
Our Savior is Risen!
One day all of the pain, fear, death, disease, and war will be gone. Our joy and hope will be complete, and all because of the penalty that Christ paid for us.
Revelations 21:4
Have a blessed Easter!
Thank you
Collegedale Church and Southern Adventist University for such a special event Resurrection Pageant 2011
I am joining
Keren for Whatever You Want Wednesday
In Christ Love,
OH the accelerated joy that we can look forward to that day..those of us who have been ill and grieving ...those of us who know the The Lord.
ReplyDeleteLove the images.
Thank you for presenting this.
Rose
WOW. What an amazing reenactment. Happy Easter to you too. A
ReplyDeleteWendy- That is an amazing re-enactment! It must have been tear worthy to see it in person. I am touched just seeing it here! I also want to thank you for the sweet comments on my blog. You are set up as a noReply so I can't email you back to tell you thank you---so I am saying it here! xxoo Diana
ReplyDeleteI had so much fun that day at SonRise pretending to be a Gem Merchant.
ReplyDeleteWendy that was wonderful!! Thanks so much for posting this...it was just fabulous! Also, thanks for your comment on my blog. I hope you had a blessed Easter day!
ReplyDeleteHe is risen!!
Hugs
Missy
OH, Wendy! This must have been a wonderful event to see. Easter blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi wendy, great pictures! show full scenes and possible reality of the resurrection, jerusalem. For all those who serve God, these scenes take us and move us to the depths! thanks for sharing, Rose Marie
ReplyDeleteHave a bright and joyful Easter, Wendy! x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Beautiful Story, thanks for sharing!
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Susan @ http://tea-diary.blogspot.com
This is beautiful, Wendy! Thank you for sharing the soul-saving story. May we live saved everyday. God bless. Regina
ReplyDeleteWendy, thanks for the sweet comment in my blog. Thanks for coming over at the Creative Bloggers' Party and Hop? I sure learned a lot about the resurrection pageant.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful presentation! It must have been a joy to watch it. Thank you for sharing with us and I hope you had a jouous Easter with your loved ones.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hello Wendy,
ReplyDeletealthough I am very into this story it bring me to tears. I think it is very touching to attend this.
Best greetings, Johanna
What an incredible Passion Play, and how wonderful to be able to be part of it. Gwendolyn the Gem merchant's clothes were actually quite beautiful and complimentary to her.
ReplyDeleteThe resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the cornerstone and basis of our faith,praise Him!
Wendy, Your picture story of Christ had me in tears, so very beautiful. Thank you so much, it really touched me.
ReplyDeleteLovingly, Lu
HI WENDY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE STORY OF CHRIST,HE GIVE HIS LIFE FOR US I WILL FOR EVER PRAISE HIM.!PEACE GRACE AND LONG LIFE TO YOU...SANDRA
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteAlleluia!
*hugs*
mo
Thank you for the Easter wishes! Wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteCat Martin
Wendy,
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing such a blessed event. He is risen indeed!
Blessings,
Kim
I have never seen anything like this. It must have been wonderful to wander around and relive it.
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