There is an interesting literary sandwich that happens at the beginning and end of the Gospel of Matthew. This sandwich highlights the purpose of Jesus’ Advent and the mission that those who are His disciples share with Him.
This month we are approaching Easter Sunday which we often call Resurrection Sunday, for it is a remembrance of that first Easter Sunday on which Jesus Christ our Lord rose from the grave. While it is good and right for us to celebrate Easter each year, perhaps we also need reminding that every Sunday is a resurrection Sunday. Indeed, each Sunday that we gather is a continued celebration of the Risen King and of our expectation of His return to rule and to reign forevermore.