The FACT & SIGNIFICANCE Of JESUS’ RESURRECTION—Matthew 28:1-20
A grain of wheat reveals that it has ‘no life’ in it, if it is planted, yet remains a grain. Only if the grain “dies” to self—surrendering/forsaking it’s current existence as ‘a grain’—only then does it “produce much grain.”(Jn. 12:23-24)
Likewise, a person must surrender him/herself to Jesus so that they may be ‘born again!’ This he/she does in order to invite others to Jesus & thereby into the kingdom of God.
That scenario sets us up for grasping the significance of Jesus’ Resurrection.
*Without Jesus’ resurrection there is no ‘Christianity’ & no hope for humanity!(1Cor. 15:14-17)
?What are some ‘historically’ significant aspects about the resurrection of Jesus?
1—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
LOSS/SENTIMENT(:1)
2—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
GOD ORDERED PORTENT/Sign/Forewarning/Attention(:2a)
“a great earthquake”
Previously we had seen:
•Midday darkness(27:45);
•The veil of the temple torn in two from top to bottom(27:51);
•Earth quaked & rocks split(27:51, 54)
3—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
HELPLESSNESS(:2b-4)
“an angel of the Lord”
“rolled back the stone”
“& sat on it”
“countenance like lightening”
“clothing as white as snow”
“The guards shook for fear”
“& became like dead men.”
4—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
PEACE & AID(:5)(cf.-:10a)
5—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
DECLARATION & EVIDENCE Of RESURRECTION
(:6)
6—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
INSTRUCTION(:7)(cf.-:10b)
7—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
EMOTIONAL CONFUSION(:8)
•Lack of understanding can get in the way of full emotional acceptance. Questions can hinder trust & settled commitment IF they are unanswered.
8—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
The PRESENCE Of The BODILY RESURRECTED JESUS’(:9)
cf.-:20b
9—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
UNCERTAINTY(:10a)
“Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid.”(cf.-:5)
10—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
PROMISE(:10b)
“you will see Me”(cf.-:7)
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PERSONAL TESTIMONY(:11)
12—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
UNACCEPTING & BLIND REASONING(:12)
13—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
PREVENTIVE MEASURES CARRIED OUT Thru CAREFULLY DEVISED DECEPTION(:12-14)
14—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
ACCOMPLICES IN DECEPTION(:15a)
15—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
PROPAGATION Of The DECEPTION(:15b)
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RENDEZVOUS-ed COMPLIANCE(:16)
17—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
HESITATING COMPLIANCE(:17)
18—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
ALL AUTHORITY!(:18)
19—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
SIGNIFICANT MINISTRY(:19-20)
20—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
CONTINUANCE Of JESUS’ MINISTRY AT HOME & ABROAD (:19a)
21—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
An UNTAINTED DESIRE For JESUS To PRODUCE DISCIPLES(:19b)
22—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
A DESIRE To SEE DISCIPLES COMMITTED To JESUS(:19c)
23—Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...
PROPER & COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION FOR ALL(:20a)
24—Jesus’ resurrection WAS & IS Attended By...
JESUS’ CONTINUAL PRESENCE(:20b)
Pre-recorded Video Presentation 04/12/2020am to:
Facebook—'First Baptist Church Carrabelle'
206 SE Ave. A(Storrs Ave.)
Carrabelle, FL 32322
