Sermon for The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord, 2026

This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 

This is the day: the Day of days, long awaited, our triumphant holy day. 

This is the day when Abraham receives back his son, as from the dead. 

This is the day when Israel stands on the far shore of the sea, safe, the waters having drowned their enemies. 

This is the day when Joshua and the people shout with a great shout, and the walls of Jericho come tumblin’ down. 

This is the day when David stands over the fallen Goliath, the foe’s head cut off by the anointed king. 

This is the day when Daniel comes up out of the den alive, the mouths of the lions shut. 

This is the day when Israel returns from Babylon, brought out from captivity and set again in the land. 

This is the day when the great fish spits Jonah back onto the earth after his three-day stay in its belly. 

This is, indeed, the day long awaited, the day now come. For this is the day the grave spits out the greater Jonah. This is the day the head of the strong, ancient foe lies crushed beneath the stronger One’s feet. This is the day the stone is cast aside, the way opened, and life given, for this is the day of Resurrection. 

This is the day the LORD has made, made for you. 

Readings:

• Old Testament: Job 19:23-27

• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

• Holy Gospel: Mark 16:1-8

Sermon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwTuRdpWVck