April 21, 2019

The Resurrection of Jesus

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Passage: Luke 24:28-48
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Bible Text: Luke 24:28-48 | Preacher: Andrew Love | Series: Easter Services | Introduction

Easter is a glorious time

A blessed time a Parc Newydd
A blessed time on Good Friday

Here to celebrate Easter Sunday

Easter is not a happy time for all

We all have to face death
Death is a difficult time
There can be a sense of confusion and numbness

Death is not easy

Personal example
The disciples loved the Lord Jesus Christ more than family members

They had known peace and forgiveness

To their horror and confusion He was publicly executed by the Romans

Two members of the Sanhedrin blessed Jesus in their sacrifice

The Grave

24:1-3 – speaks of what the women had come to do

The guards had fled because of the angels
They came to an empty tomb
They must have thought that someone had stolen the body

What purpose was there for the Jews or Romans to take the body?
What purpose was there for the disciples to take the body?

Why would the preach and die for a fabricated story?

The women thought was than someone had taken the body

24:4-8 – The angels spoke to the women

The suddenly remembered what Jesus had previously spoke to them
They were full of hope and full of joy

What do you believe about the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

The whole of Christianity rests upon this doctrine

If true, it changes everything!

All of us will face the grave

Is there no hope in death?

The Christian’s confidence is victory over death

We do not need to fear death if we are trusting in Him
24:46-47

Personal Challenge

Are you willing to sift the evidence and run to Jesus?

Example of Millie and Toby Saville

The hope of the Easter Message

Example of the American Pastor

The Disciples

24:9-11 – the women informed the disciples

The disciples did not believe them (v11)

Is the resurrection a stumbling block for you?
Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?

Two of the apostles ran to the grave

They saw the neatly folded grave clothes
Peter and John saw the evidence

They ran – are you eager to seek the risen Christ?

Christianity is not a blind faith

It is based on historical facts

Far more historical evidence that for contempary peers like Julius Caesar
Historical evidence from secular commentators like Tassitus
Witnesses of the women, the 11, over 500 people at once

Indisputable facts
There is more to the world than just chemistry, biology or physics

The resurrection is central to Christianity

Depression

There is more depression now that ever
We are a blameful culture
We give our opinions publicly
There are people who are socially isolated

The two are low in spirit (24:17)

It is good that the are contemplating …

…but so often we dwell on the negative

Jesus speaks of Himself (24:25)

They need the word of God
They need a solid anchor
Their souls needs teaching and reviving

Their hearts burned within them (24:32)

The word of God revived their souls

What do we need in times of sadness?

The comfort of friends
Above all the word of God and the presence of Christ

Jesus’ Compassion

24:36 – Jesus knows they need help so appears to them again

“Peace to you”

No rebuke over those who deserted Him
Jesus speaks tender words to them

They think they have seen a spirit

Jesus calms them
He eats before them
Jesus condescends to them

He proves to them who He is

Jesus often comes to us in our point of need to strengthen us

Personal Challenge

Jesus taught the two on the road to Emmaus
Jesus taught the 11 (24:44-45)
How we need Jesus’ teaching
Receive His teaching

Closing Challenge