The Unstoppable Power of the Resurrection: What 'Sunday Is Coming' Reminds Us

There are moments in the mission field—moments in a missionary discussion, moments in a quiet study session with an investigator—when the sheer weight of the Atonement feels almost too vast to bear. You’ve talked about the sacrifice, you’ve shared the doctrines, you’ve felt the Spirit testify of the Savior’s divinity, and yet, sometimes the magnitude of what He overcame can leave you breathless.

It’s in those moments that a song like Phil Wickham’s "Sunday Is Coming" hits you. It’s more than just music; it’s a theological anchor, a powerful reminder that the story doesn't end at Calvary.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re standing at the foot of the cross, feeling the weight of the sin and the sacrifice, this song is for you. It’s a powerful, Spirit-filled reminder that the ultimate victory wasn't in the death, but in what followed.

The Resurrection is the Climax

The lyrics walk us through the whole arc: the light in Galilee, the necessity of the perfect man, the betrayal, the cross, and the burial. It’s a perfect, condensed summary of the plan of salvation. But notice where the focus shifts in the song. It dwells on the descent, the silence, the laying down, and then—the pivot.

“But that wasn’t the end / That wasn’t the end / That wasn’t the end.”

That repetition isn't just poetic flourish; it’s a doctrinal statement! It’s the gospel truth we need to carry into every single teaching moment, every conversation with an investigator, and every time we feel discouraged in the work.

As returned missionaries, we learn to teach the narrative, but we must always point to the Resurrection. The Savior didn't just *die* for our sins; He *rose* to conquer them. That resurrection power is what allows us to be Internet missionaries, what empowers us to testify of the restored gospel, and what gives us the strength to keep showing up, day after day.

A Mission Prep Skill: Turning the Focus

Here’s a bite-sized skill I want to pass along to the next wave, whether you're in MTC, in a district, or just studying at home. When you feel yourself getting bogged down in the details of the sacrifice—which is important!—use the structure of this song to guide your testimony. Start with the need (sin), move through the Atonement (the cross), and then *force* your testimony to land on the Resurrection. Don't let the conversation stall at the grave. Always, always point to the living Christ.

If you're working on your talk for a leadership training, or even just preparing your thoughts for a study group in HolyPlaces, structure it like this: The problem $ ightarrow$ The Solution (Atonement) $ ightarrow$ The Victory (Resurrection/Exaltation).

It’s the difference between a memorial and a living covenant. The Savior is not just a historical figure; He is a living, resurrected Redeemer. That's the power we preach.

Keeping the Hope Alive

This song is a constant reminder that hope isn't passive waiting; it's an active anticipation. The women going to the tomb weren't just *hoping*; they were there at the dawn, ready to witness the impossible. That's the spirit we need in our discipleship—the eagerness, the readiness to be witnesses, even when the evidence seems to point only to the tomb.

If you're looking for deeper dives into the divinity of Christ, I highly recommend revisiting the foundational material on the Atonement found in the Iron Rod. Sometimes going back to the basics, like the chapters on the Book of Abraham or the teachings of Avraham Gileadi, can solidify this truth deep in your heart.

For those of us who are already in the thick of the work, let’s keep the momentum going. If you're feeling the call to deepen your study, join a Book Club or a Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces this week. It’s a wonderful way to solidify doctrinal knowledge with fellow disciples.

Keep studying, keep testifying, and never forget that the greatest story ever told ends not in darkness, but in the glorious, unstoppable light of the Resurrection. We are disciples everywhere, all the time!