CRU Update

What do you think is the biggest problem in the world? According to Google, some of the answers might be poverty, inequality, climate change or mental health. While these are big issues, this week at CRU, we saw that our greatest problem is death. That popular phrase that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes, certainly comes to mind.

Continuing our series looking at the ‘I Am’ sayings of Jesus, we were joined by the boys from Prep CRU this week as Mr Kellahan reflected on Jesus’ statement “I am the resurrection and the life” from John 11. In this event, Lazarus has just died of illness, and Jesus did not come to heal him before he died. Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha, knew that if Jesus had been there, Lazarus would not have died. Martha also knew about the resurrection described in the Old Testament. But Jesus changed everything by saying “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” Jesus went on to prove that he is the resurrection and the life, and that he has power over death by calling Lazarus out from the grave and bringing him back to life. Everyone saw the glory and power of God in Jesus through this miracle.

Mr Kellahan pointed out, however, that in a matter of time, Lazarus would die again. It is the great problem that we all face. However, the wonderful news of Jesus is that death is not the end, as people can have a hope of looking forward to life after death. Ironically we have hope because of one death in particular, namely Jesus. His subsequent resurrection from death shows us Jesus really is the resurrection and the life.

Daniel Becker
Year 10 TY4