The Kingdom -The Resurrection (notes)

The Kingdom -The Resurrection

Almost 2,000 Years Ago Jesus Christ conquered death for us and is alive today.

Why is the resurrection such a big deal?

1. It proves that Jesus is God.

2. It means that death has no power over God.

3. Jesus tasted death for us & destroyed death.

Fear of Death

• Man has always feared death when he does not know what awaits him after death.
• Fear of death produces bondage.
• Jesus frees us from the fear of death.

Death Has No Power Over God

• Hebrews 2:14-15 “…So that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death-that is the devil-and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.”

Jesus tasted death

• Revelation 1:18 “I am the Living One: I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.

The Last Enemy To Be Destroyied is Death

I Corinthians 15:26

Matthew 28

1. Talks about the events that took place after Jesus rose.
2. The first day of the week-Sunday Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb.
3. There was a violent earthquake, for an angle of the Lord came down from heaven.
4. The angel roles back the stone and sat on it.
5. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
6. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
7. The angels said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
8. He is not here; He has risen just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.
9. Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you.

Practical Application

• The resurrection of Jesus is the culmination to the greatest event in history.
• Gives us power to live a life of victory over evil.