04/08/07 - Norm Funk - The death and resurrection of Jesus, Paul wrote in I Corinthians, is of first importance, if it wasn't for the death and resurrection of Jesus our faith is worthless, we are still in our sins. The cross demonstrates many things to us - it was ghastly and beautiful at the same time - demonstrating both the love and justice of God through the sacrifice of Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God.