the curious and glorious incident of the empty tomb
You know that. I know that. First century Jews knew that. Everyone knows that.
Whether it’s cancer, a car accident, or crucifixion, once someone dies they stay dead.
Except...
the Curious and Glorious Incident of the Empty Tomb is an Seven Mile Road preaching series exploring the curious story of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth from the dead and the glorious realities that flow from it.
Resurrection
the Curious Incident of the Empty Tomb
Mark 16:1-9
“‘You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him… they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.”
Vindication
Resurrection means that Jesus is Messiah, Lord and GOD
Matthew 28:1-20
“Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.’’
New Creation
Resurrection means that All Things Are Being Made New
Luke 24:1-28
“When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him.”
Regeneration
Resurrection means that Sinners Can Be Redeemed
Acts 9:1-19
Joie Thomson
“Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the
Resurrection means that The Global Missio Dei Is On
John 20
“‘As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”
Bodily Resurrection
Resurrection means that We Will Live in Real, Redeemed Bodies Forever
I Corinthians 15
“… the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality.”
Sanctification
Resurrection means that The Power That Raised Jesus From The Dead Is Ours
Ephesians 1
Jeremiah Morris
“that you may know… what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead”
Justification
Resurrection means that We Are Made Right Before God
Romans 4
Joie Thomson
“(Righteousness) will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.”
