Turning Points in History
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4).
The Ides of March is the 74th day in the Roman calendar, corresponding to 15 March. It was marked by religious observances and was notable as a deadline for settling debts. In 44 BC, it became notorious as the date of the assassination of Julius Caesar, making the Ides of March a turning point in Roman history. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March. 19 February 2023.)
Approximately seventy-five years later, Jerusalem and beyond witnessed another turning point. At the hands of the Romans, Jesus Christ was crucified. His death settled the debts for the sins of the entire human existence.
As we prepare and repent during this season of Lent, we long for Holy Week, remembering THE EVENTS that changed history. Christ rose from the tomb, victorious over death! His resurrection changed the world and the lives of all believers for eternity.
Learn more by studying His Word: Spring Resources β Lutheran Women's Missionary League (lwml.org). Thank You, Jesus!
