For centuries, the Christian Church has celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on a Sunday—three days after his death on Good Friday. Jesus predicted it many times, and the Gospel authors include it in their narratives.

Jesus and the New Testament authors are drawing from a consistent third-day design pattern found in the Hebrew Scriptures. Exploring this pattern for ourselves can enrich our understanding of Jesus’ resurrection and the significance of the third day.

Let us celebrate this Third-Day phenomenon and bring witness to the Risen Christ for our time.

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