The Resurrection

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March 31, 2024


The first skeptics of the resurrection were Jesus’ own

!

The resurrection was

by Jesus.

Luke 24:6-7 “He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.

The resurrection was by His followers.

Luke 24:40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet.

The resurrection was by King David.

Luke 24:45-46 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to the,. “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead,”

Psalm 16:10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.

Nobody have been shocked that there was no body.

Luke 24:47-48 “and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”

The resurrection the forgiveness of sins to those who trust in Jesus.

The resurrection is to be by His followers.


THE PAUSE: 10 MINUTES WITH GOD


MONDAY | LOOKING BACK, LEAPING FORWARD
PASSAGE: Luke 24:27
PAUSE: The Easter Eggs of the Old Testament have enlightened our minds, but have they changed our hearts? Hopefully, these Easter Eggs have challenged you to fall more in love with Jesus. Jesus’s words on the road to Emmaus should cause us all to leap forward with a stronger faith in God!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I thank You for always having a plan. Please help me as I look backward and always leap forward in my faith and devotion.

TUESDAY | THE GOOD NEWS
PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5
PAUSE: Paul explained to the Corinth church that our faith is built upon the foundation of the Gospel (Good News). The good news includes both the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Stop, meditate, and memorize these essential verses. Share the good news with at least one person this week.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I thank You for sending Jesus Christ not only to die but to conquer death for us all. I rejoice in the living hope of the resurrection.

WEDNESDAY | VICTORY IN JESUS
PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 15:57
PAUSE: Paul concludes the resurrection chapter with a shout of victory! Throughout this Holy Week, have you paused and thanked Jesus? Have you thanked Him for the cross? Have you thanked Him for the forgiveness of sins? Let us take a moment, pause, and thank our Heavenly Father for our victory!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I sing a victory song today. Because of Christ, I am now forgiven of all my past, present, and future sins. Thank you, Jesus!

THURSDAY | BE STEADFAST
PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 15:58
PAUSE: The resurrection changes everything! It changes our perspective as followers of Christ. As the church, it changes our purpose! The resurrection invites us to be steadfast in continuing the work of the Lord. Moving forward, our purpose should never be about ourselves but rather to serve the Lord.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, forgive me for being short-sided and desiring to quit. Give me a steadfast heart; allow me to do the work of the Lord today!

FRIDAY | BURNING HEARTS
PASSAGE: Luke 24:32
PAUSE: One of the goals of this series was to help you embrace Scripture and appreciate the blending of the old with the new. The early disciples described this experience as “burning within their hearts.” Ask the Lord to burn within your own heart as you read, meditate, and apply the Scriptures to your life.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, open my eyes to see and to understand Scripture better. Help me to burn within my own soul as I read and meditate on you!