Good morning,
The resurrection changes everything. This week we look at Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and post resurrection happenings.
The Resurrection Changes Everything (1 Corinthians 15:3-6, 13-18)
Death, burial, resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:3-5)
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
Witnesses of the risen Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:6)
6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
The significance of the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:13-18)
But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. 18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
Jesus said He would rise again after 3 days. He did. We must always believe the word of God. It seems that the women were surprised. Then with fear and great joy they went to tell the other disciples. Then Jesus confirms to them He has risen. Furthermore, that they would see Him in Galilee.
Why do we doubt? We have the Bible with eyewitness accounts of all that happened to Jesus from His miraculous birth, His horrifying death, His resurrection, His visual resurrected appearance, and His ascension to heaven.
The disciples’ lives were completely changed after the resurrection. Timid and weak turned into bold and strong. They turned their world upside down for Jesus.
Are we impacted by the resurrection of Jesus?
Disciples Worship Jesus (Matthew 28:16-17)
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.17 And when they saw him, they worshiped him: but some doubted.
Jesus tells the Disciples to Go and Teach ALL Nations (Matthew 28:18-20)
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Believers in Christ should worship Him. Praise, honor, exaltation, and reverence should characterize our worship.
Then as an outpouring of our worship, we should be willing and excited to tell others about our Lord Jesus Christ. Someone told us, we should tell others. Jesus’ command is that we tell others and then instruct them.
Afraid? Scared? Apprehensive? Jesus said He would be with us. That is mighty good protection!
Will we be willing to tell others about our Savior, the risen Lord Jesus?
ACTION POINTS:
- Serve Christ as did Joseph and Nicodemus
- Seek Jesus as did Mary Magdalene
- Worship and fear Jesus as did the women and disciples
- Witness for Jesus as He commanded
- Teach others God’s word as he commanded
- Without the Resurrection your faith is in vain
- REMEMBER: Jesus is always with you
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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