4.) The burial of Christ is important in providing continuity between His physical dying and bodily resurrection (1 Cor. 15:3-5, 35-44)
"He was buried, and He was raised on the third day"
Buried/Sown
perishable
in dishonor
in weakness
natural body
earthly
bearing the image of the first man
sleep
mortal
Raised/Harvested
imperishable
in glory
in power
spiritual body
heavenly
bearing the image of the last Man
changed
immortal
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
Therefore beloved, be a pillar..firm in your heart and a support of truth. Be still, without motion or moved away from this hope. As you stand firm, always go beyond the shores that can be seen as you wage His war, knowing that this labor of affliction and "refining" is not in vain in the Lord.
Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
"So the pure, limpid stream, when foul with stains
Of rushing torrents and descending rains,
Works itself clear, and as it runs, refines,
Till by degrees the floating mirror shines. "--Addison.
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