Faith—The First Step  Howard W. Hunter  Christians throughout
the world have just celebrated the event considered by them to
be the greatest happening in recorded history—the occasion when
the Lord and Master arose from the tomb to live again, after
having been put to death on the cross. This event has been
celebrated each spring for more than 1,900 years. We are
reminded, when the day comes, that the cold, dark winter has
drawn to a close, and all nature is ready to come to life.
After the snows have melted away, trees and shrubs put forth new
shoots, buds commence to burst, and all the earth becomes a
symphony of warmth and color, assuring us of new life. The
change of nature from the chill of winter to the beauty of
spring, as nature comes to life each year recalls the change
from the gloom and despair of Gethsemane to the glorious event
of the resurrection. The stone was rolled away and the
announcement made: “He is not here, but is risen.” (Luke 24:6.)
The reality of the event of the resurrection had p