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The crucifixion and resurrection came as a surprise to so many, but Jesus was announcing his plan well before the final weekend of his life. Jesus is telling us here that he will preach the Gospel to the dead at some point -- this is what we mean when we proclaim that Jesus descended into hell when we recite the Apostle's Creed. Even those who are in the tombs will hear the voice of Jesus Christ, who has power over life and death.
One thing I love is that when Jesus goes to raise Lazarus from the dead, he cries Lazarus' name into the tomb, because if he hadn't been specific, every dead person in that cemetery might have come out, such is the power of Jesus' voice.
This is the Savior we worship -- one who can override death with a word. Who else would you rather set your hopes upon?
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