Would or did?

Christ died for our sins . . . , was buried, and . . . rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.  — 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Not many years ago, we watched as the “WWJD” craze swept through the Christian community. The bracelet-emblazoned theme “What Would Jesus Do?” was a valuable reminder to many people that we should consider the heart and mind of Jesus when making choices. As we seek to live in a way that honors the Savior, it is appropriate to measure our attitudes and decisions against the example our Lord set for us.

Recently, however, I was in a church where I saw a slightly different message. This church’s sign read, “WDJD — What Did Jesus Do?” That is indeed the more important question, because our salvation depends on it. Paramount among the remarkable deeds of the Son of God are the events described in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.”

What did Jesus do? He took the suffering and guilt for our wrongdoing and paid our penalty. He died and conquered death so we could live. And the fact is, we will never be able to fully consider what Jesus would do until we have embraced what He did do for us on the cross. — Bill Crowder

To follow Christ in all we do

Can be a worthy goal

If first we’ve put our trust in Him

To save our sinful soul. — Sper

READ: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

We are saved not by what we do but by trusting what Christ has done.

The Bible in one year:

• Ezekiel 37-39

• 2 Peter 2