2 Kings 4:1-44; Jeremiah 37:1-21; Hebrews 9:1-14
They cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods. Exodus 7:12
Behold, the rod of Aaron … brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds. Numbers 17:8
Death is swallowed up in victory! 1 Corinthians 15:54
Aaron’s once dead, but now living, blooming, consuming rod is a beautiful picture of Christ’s victory over death and the grave! He literally “swallowed up” death as He completed His own agonizing death on Calvary’s cross. As we remember Him today, let us rejoice in His life, death, burial and resurrection from the dead, the greatest victory in all of history! —Elizabeth C. Bishop
Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia! —Charles Wesley