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Have you ever stopped to wonder what happened in the grave those  3 days Christ spent before he rose? I doubt it was Him just sleeping and three days later, voila! He is risen!

No

Far from it.

When I begin to imagine what actually took place, my imagination seems to be so vastly limited. What could have taken place to erase an ancient bond to sin? What could have been done to free the whole world from the firm grip Satan had on humanity?what kind of sacrifice was made that surpassed all the Rams, bulls and pigeons that we're put down daily by multitudes for temporary cleansing?what kind of Blood was spilled that overcomes the devil and all his workings?

What manner of Man is this? so pure and righteous, filled with power over life and death, and yet would willingly lay His life down for the sake of a sinful multitude who daily cry "crucify Him" . What's more, He knows them all by name.

I have pondered over these things and came to two conclusions:

1)The 'how' is far beyond what my mortal mind could ever hope to comprehend, and

2)The 'why' is as simple as a four letter word; L.O.V.E