24 Apr Impacts of the resurrection
Hebrews 2:14-18:
[14] Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
[15] and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.
[16] For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham.
[17] Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
[18] For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
THERE IS NO RESURRECTION WITH OUT DEATH
I. THE PREDICTIONS OF JESUS RESURRECTION
Matthew 16:21:
[21] From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.
After the transfiguration
Matthew 17:9
[9] And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”
Jesus Again Foretells Death, Resurrection
Matthew 17:21-23:
[22] As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men, [23] and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” And they were greatly distressed.
Jesus Foretells His Death a Third Time
Matthew 20:17-19:
[17] And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them,
[18] “See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death
[19] and deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.”
Jesus Foretells Peter’s Denial
Matthew 26:30-32:
[30] And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
[31] Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
[32] Bu t after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.”
Jesus spoke figuratively about rebuild the temple in 3 days
John 2:18-22:
[18] So the Jews said to him, “What sign do you show us for doing these things?”
[19] Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”
[20] The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?”
[21] But he was speaking about the temple of his body.
[22] When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.
II. THE PROOF OF THE RESURRECTION
The Resurrection of Christ
1 Corinthians 15:1-9:
[1] Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,
[2] and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
[3] For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures,
[4] that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, [5] and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.
[6] Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.
[7] Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.
[8] Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.
[9] For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
Acts 1:3:
[3] He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
III. THE PRESENT DAY EVIDENCES & IMPACTS OF THE RESURRECTION
A. THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
They Had Everything in Common
Acts 4:32-37:
[32] Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.
[33] And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
[34] There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold
[35] and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
[36] Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,
[37] sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
B. THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Peter’s preaching and 3000 peoples get save
Acts 2:22-24:
[22] “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—
[23] this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.
[24] God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.
Acts 2:41:
[41] So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
C. THE CHRISTIAN SUNDAY
The Resurrection
John 20:1
[1] Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
John 20:19:
[19] On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
John 20:26-27:
[26] Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
[27] Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.”
1 Corinthians 16:1-2:
[1] Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.
[2] On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.
D. THE CHRISTIAN ORDINANCES
- WATER BAPTISM
Matthew 28:18-20:
[18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
[20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
- HOLY COMMUNION
Luke 22:19-20:
[19] And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
[20] And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
E. THE CHANGED LIVES OF PEOPLE
Romans 3:23:
[23] for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
1 Corinthians 15:16-22:
[16] For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised.
[17] And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.
[18] Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
[19] If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.
[20] But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
[21] For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
[22] For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Amin.
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