Easter Vigil: Christ Has Risen, Just As He Said

Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins
Written By The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins

The resurrection of Jesus is not a myth or simply a sentimental story, but a historical fact witnessed by real people. At our Easter Vigil service, Bishop Alan focuses on three key phrases from the Gospel of Matthew: "He is not here," "He has risen," and "just as he said," demonstrating that Jesus' resurrection was both prophesied throughout Scripture and confirmed by eyewitness testimony. Christianity stands or falls on this historical event, which transforms death's sting into victory through Christ.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:1-10

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The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins

Alan is the founding rector of Redeemer and was consecrated as a bishop in November 2021 of our diocese (the Diocese of Christ our Hope) in which he now serves the pastors and congregations. He also serves in various roles in the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) and for the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON).

After a long career in ministry that included time as a youth pastor, college minister, and church planter, he started Redeemer in his living room in 2007 and has garnered great joy from watching the Redeemer community start, grow, and mature. He currently serves as bishop-in-residence for Redeemer.

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