Happy Easter.
Death came first. Just like in our flower garden. You can see the dead, but right behind it springs up the new life. "You are a king, then!" said Pilate Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me." --John 18:37 (as Jesus stood on trial before Pilate) "Do you refuse to speak to me?" Pilate said. "Don't you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?" Jesus answered, "You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin." --John 18:10-11 Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. --John 18:16 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. --John 18:30 On the evening of that first day of the