The Glocal Church

As we come to a close of the week following the most important day of the year for Christianity, I wanted to share with you a piece my friend, Matt Tullos wrote, in regards to the first and complete Resurrection Sunday….He contextualizes the Resurrection story in our modern vernacular and directly ties it to our current day culture. I hope it impacts you as much as t did me.

EMAIL FROM ANDREW
Many of you haven’t been aware of what happened this afternoon. Jesus died by crucifixion. (I know that many haven’t been aware of Jesus arrest. I apologize for not going into all the details of the past few horrific days- the worst days of our lives.) Joseph of Aramathea received a release from Pilate for the body of Jesus. He is to be buried in a new tomb tonight. Nicodemus has been a great help in preparation for the burial. There will be no formal memorial service due to the fear that we all are experiencing.

The past few days have been very difficult… difficult beyond compare. Pray for Mary, Jesus mother. She is in despair. Pray also for Peter who is experiencing a great amount of self doubt. At this point, no one knows where Peter is and we fear that he might harm himself. You may have heard rumors that Judas conspired to bring Jesus under arrest. It’s true. He committed suicide early this morning. Feel free to forward this news to any followers of Jesus and let’s stick together prayerfully and begin to try to put the pieces of our lives back together. I’m in the process of trying to get everyone together to pray and to discuss these difficult matters.
Your friend, Andrew

ANOTHER E-MAIL FORWARDED FROM ANDREW
Just wanted to update everyone, despite the fact that this is dangerous, attempting to communicate anything through the net, because the Romans, Pharisees, and others might intercept this message. (Many of your service providers are administrated by the Roman Government and the religious hierarchy.)

As mentioned in my last note, Jesus died sometime around 4pm yesterday outside the gates of Jerusalem on a hill called “the place of the skull.”

Simon Peter was located last night in Gethsemene. He was delirious and very depressed. He feels like his whole life has been a failure. Please keep him in your prayers. Mary the Mother of Jesus was ministered to by John and Mary Magdalene. Most of Jesus followers are unsure of what they will do in the future. I would imagine that if the government allows us to remain free, we’ll return to our former trades. All disciples are accounted for and we are planning to meet and pray tonight. We all have been touched greatly by Jesus and the loss is severe. Let me remind all of you, that he would not have us revolt or compromise ourselves in an emotional reaction. As a memorial to his life let us remember how he lived and died.

Andrew

PS Please feel free to forward this note to other believers

ANDREW cont’d
I planned on writing you this letter before dawn but things have beena little crazy around here. Mary went to the tomb and now she’s in some sort of hysterical bliss about having seen JJJJJJ JJJJJsefnba;urhfgqvhwv oy fdgn;i vqeoia[ tahjk gha;kjf gjkd

This is Peter. Andrew just fainted and his head fell on the keyboard because I just walked into the room with the Risen, Glorified, Conquering, Living Savior- Jesus Christ. Forward this news to
everyone!!!

HE IS ALIVE!!
Simon Peter