PB said that Easter can be summed up in one word:
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Surprise, Death!
“For the last enemy to be destroyed is death.” 1 Cor. 15:26
Surprise, Powers of Evil!
“He triumphed over them by the cross.” Col. 2:15
Surprise, Soldiers guarding the tomb!
“The guards were so afraid they became like dead men.” Matt. 28:4
Surprise, Women in the garden!
“The women hurried away, afraid yet filled with joy.” Matt. 28:8
Surprise, Disciples!
“Jesus stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.'” Luke 24:36
God is in the surprising business.