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The Resurrection of Jesus. Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20. The Resurrection of Jesus. Of first importance 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 1. That Christ died for our sins Isaiah 53 According to the scripture Ps 22 2. That He was buried
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The Resurrection of Jesus Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20
The Resurrection of Jesus • Of first importance 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 1. That Christ died for our sins Isaiah 53 • According to the scripture Ps 22 2. That He was buried 3. That He rose again the third day Jonah, Mt 12:38-41 • according to the scripture Psalm 16 4. That He was seen by seen by CephasLk 24:34 • then by the twelve John 20
The Resurrection of Jesus • Paul delivered what he received—very structured doctrinal statement in the early church (proves the gospels’ contents are true) 1.ThatChrist died for our sins • According to the scripture 2.ThatHe was buried 3.ThatHe rose again the third day • According to the scripture 4.ThatHe was seen by seen by Cephas • then by the twelve
The Burial in the Gospels • Jesus died Jn 19:30 • Soldiers pierced Him with the spear Jn 19:31-37 • Pilate double checked to make sure He was dead before he released the body to be buried Mk 15:44-45 • Joseph buried Jesus in a tomb of solid rock v.46 • Hisnew tomb Mt 27:60 • Where no one had ever lain before Lk 23:53 • Near where Jesus died Jn 19:41-42
The Burial in the Gospels • 100 lbs. of myrrh and aloe mixture Jn 19:39 • Folded into the linen strips • Bound the body of Jesus Jn 19:40 • A large stone was against the entrance Mt 27:60 • Women took notice Mt 27:61 • Went to prepare more perfumes to finish after the Sabbath • Tomb was guarded to prevent theftMt 27:62-66 • Tomb was sealed to prevent collusion or slothMt 27:66
Three Days Later • Stone was moved Mt 28:2 • Seal was broken • Soldiers in trouble! v.14 • Reported truth to priests v.11 • Best story the Jews could invent was sleeping “eyewitnesses” to theft of the body v.13,15 • Paid big money to soldiers v.12 • Why not a reward to find the missing body? • Reaction of enemies helps prove resurrection
Three Days Later • Jesus’ body not in the tomb Lk 24:3 • The tomb isn’t empty Lk 24:12 • Combination of body’s absence and graveclothes’ orderly presence led John to believeJn 20:7-8 • Women saw angels Jn 20:12 • Jesus appeared to Mary Jn 20:14-18, Mk 16:9 • Simon 1 Cor. 15:5, Lk 24:34 • Two disciples Mk 16:12, Lk 24:13-35 • Ten apostles Lk 24:36-43, Jn 20:19-23
More Evidence • Appearance to 500 at one time 1 Cor. 15:6 • Apostles including ThomasJn 20:24-29 • Apostles by the seaJn 21 • Apostles’ boldnessMt 26:56, Acts 4:13 • Paul’s conversion 1 Cor. 15:8-11; Acts 9, 22 • Resurrection proof of God’s mercy1 Tim. 1:15 • Proof of God’s judgmentActs 17:30-31 • Proof of God’s power to saveRom. 5:6-11, Colossians 2:11-13; 1 Peter 3:21-22