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Death & Resurrection: Exploring the Mysteries of Suffering & Hope is about the death and resurrection of Jesus lived out rhythmically in the lives of his followers.  Sometimes Jesus’ followers are in the rhythm of death. Sometimes they are in the rhythm of resurrection.  A painful divorce, lost friendship, unrealized dream, failed business and besetting sin are not badges of shame or reminders of weakness.  They are all opportunities to participate in the power of Jesus' death and resurrection at work in our bodies (2 Corinthians 4:10).   The problem many Christians face is viewing Jesus' death and resurrection as one time, book end events at the beginning and end of the Christian life.  Jesus’ death begins the Christian life through the forgiveness of sins.  Jesus’ resurrection ends the Christian life resulting in resurrection from the dead for all people. It is true, death and resurrection are one time events for Jesus.  They are not one time events for Christians. Death and resurrection form the rhythm of the Christian life, just as breathing and a beating heart form the rhythm of bodily life.  When Christians embrace the rhythm of dying and rising with Jesus, they will find far greater power, comfort, peace and life in all circumstances. 

Elijah Lovejoy is a pastor at Church of the Redeemer in Greensboro, NC. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida.  Over the last 15 years Elijah has served on staff of 4 churches, including as a church planter from 2007-2010. He formerly wrote a column on city life for the High Point Enterprise. Elijah has led ministry breakout workshops at national and regional church conferences. He is married with four children. In his free time he enjoys swimming, walking, camping, reading, deep conversations and going to the movies. For more information, please email him at renovomanagement@gmail.com