If Jesus were not raised from the dead, the disciples were at best fools, and at worst, liars. What we know about the Christian life comes from the pen of men moved and guided by God to write the words we call the New Testament. The original apostles died martyrs’ deaths on the basis of their belief that the resurrection took place just as predicted, and that they saw Him alive again. If it were not true, then they were either duped, or else they fabricated the resurrection as a means to shore up the movement. But would they pay the ultimate price for a lie they had manufactured in order to have a job? Not so. Paul speaks of the absurdity of this in the following way: “And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty. Yes, and we are found false witnesses of God, because we have testified of God that He raised up Christ “(1 Cor. 15:14-15).

Jim Elliff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Dairy		Try it, Crockpot, Soup/stew, Legumes	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Dried lentils
1	md	Onion, chopped
1		Clove garlic, minced
1	md	Carrot, pared and chopped
1	lg	Stalk celery, chopped
3	c	Water
1	c	Heavy cream
		Salt
		Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

RIVAL CROCK-POT COOKING
Soak beans in 6 cups of water overnight; drain. Put beans, onion, garlic,
carrot, celery, and water to Crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 8
to 10 hours. Stir in cream; add salt and pepper to taste.
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