“Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. And they remembered his words, And returned from the sepulcher, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.”
Luke 24:1-9
I'm afraid we don't celebrate the empty tomb enough. This blog is lengthy, but not long winded. I pray that you take the time to exalt and extol the Lord Jesus every day. I pray that there is a genuine gratitude for the Cross of Christ and for the empty tomb and because of such powerful truth your gratitude springs forth continually.
It’s been said, “The Resurrection is God’s “Amen!” to Christ’s statement, “It is finished.” The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is the foundation which Christianity is built upon. If there was no resurrection; no empty tomb; no rising from the grave- we would have no hope. The Apostle Paul wrote, “And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14). I have some wonderful truths I want to lay on your heart pertaining to the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I. The Proof of the Resurrection
A. Jesus foretold His resurrection:
“And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, Behold we go up to Jerusalem: and the Son of Man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death. And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.” Matthew 20:17-19
B. Jesus Showed His self:
“And that he was seen of Ce’-phas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that he was seen of James; then all the apostles.” I Corinthians 15:5-7
II. The Power of the Resurrection
A. It is Supernatural Power:
In reference to His life the Lord Jesus said, “I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.” John 10:17b-18
It is the power of God that emptied that tomb and raised the Lord Jesus back to life!
B. It is Shared Power:
When one comes to Christ for salvation His death is your death –His burial is your burial-His Resurrection is your resurrection and His power is shared and gives the victory over the grave and death. “O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (I Corinthians 15:55-56).
Every day should be the day we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. We praise Him for such power and for His amazing grace toward mankind! HE IS RISEN.
Luke 24:1-9
I'm afraid we don't celebrate the empty tomb enough. This blog is lengthy, but not long winded. I pray that you take the time to exalt and extol the Lord Jesus every day. I pray that there is a genuine gratitude for the Cross of Christ and for the empty tomb and because of such powerful truth your gratitude springs forth continually.
It’s been said, “The Resurrection is God’s “Amen!” to Christ’s statement, “It is finished.” The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is the foundation which Christianity is built upon. If there was no resurrection; no empty tomb; no rising from the grave- we would have no hope. The Apostle Paul wrote, “And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14). I have some wonderful truths I want to lay on your heart pertaining to the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I. The Proof of the Resurrection
A. Jesus foretold His resurrection:
“And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, Behold we go up to Jerusalem: and the Son of Man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death. And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.” Matthew 20:17-19
B. Jesus Showed His self:
“And that he was seen of Ce’-phas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that he was seen of James; then all the apostles.” I Corinthians 15:5-7
II. The Power of the Resurrection
A. It is Supernatural Power:
In reference to His life the Lord Jesus said, “I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.” John 10:17b-18
It is the power of God that emptied that tomb and raised the Lord Jesus back to life!
B. It is Shared Power:
When one comes to Christ for salvation His death is your death –His burial is your burial-His Resurrection is your resurrection and His power is shared and gives the victory over the grave and death. “O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (I Corinthians 15:55-56).
Every day should be the day we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. We praise Him for such power and for His amazing grace toward mankind! HE IS RISEN.
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