Scripture References: Luke 24:1-12, John 10:10, Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 8:10-11, Matthew 11:28-30
Intro:
- Easter: a celebration of Jesus' resurrection.
- The reality of Jesus' presence and power today.
- The account of the women at the empty tomb (Luke 24:1-12).
- The emotional journey of the women: hope, disappointment, and surprise.
Key Points:
- The Empty Tomb:
- The women's expectation of a dead body vs. the reality of an empty tomb.
- The angelic question: "Why do you look for the living among the dead?"
- Remembering Jesus' words: He is risen.
- The Search for Life:
- The universal desire for a good and full life.
- The tendency to seek life in dead things (jobs, relationships, religion, etc.).
- The reality of sin and death: a broken system (Ephesians 2:1-3).
- Jesus' promise: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10).
- Resurrection Power:
- God's mercy and grace: making us alive with Christ (Ephesians 2:4-5).
- The gift of salvation: not by works, but by grace (Ephesians 2:8-9).
- The indwelling of Christ: life through the Spirit (Romans 8:10-11).
- The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us.
- Living Resurrection Life:
- Communion and baptism: symbols of Jesus' death and resurrection.
- Trading our life for His: a commitment to follow Him.
- Moving towards others with resurrection life: wiping away tears.
- Jesus' invitation: "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28-30).
Conclusion:
- Jesus' resurrection is the answer to our longing for a good and full life.
- We are called to live in the power of His resurrection today.
- We are to be bearers of resurrection life to a weary world.
Call to Action:
- Reflect on where you are seeking life.
- Hear Jesus' invitation to trade your life for His.
- Believe and commit to following Him.
- Receive and extend resurrection life to others.
- Come to the table and remember His sacrifice.
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