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Resurrection and the Tree of Life

Resurrection and the Tree of Life. John 20: 1-18, Revelation 22: 1-6. Resurrection and the Tree of Life. The greatest story ever written or told! Explore it deeply! See the angel rolling the stone away after a violent earthquake

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Resurrection and the Tree of Life

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  1. Resurrection and the Tree of Life John 20: 1-18, Revelation 22: 1-6

  2. Resurrection and the Tree of Life • The greatest story ever written or told! • Explore it deeply! • See the angel rolling the stone away after a violent earthquake • See the angel saying, “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” • See Jesus saying to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell…” • Enjoy the Road to Emmaus discussion. (Luke 24)

  3. Resurrection and the Tree of Life • John outran Peter, but Peter went right in. • This clearly was no grave robbery • They believed Jesus was risen from the dead! • What do you do after that! They went home. • Mary thought someone stole Jesus body • This is the mountaintop of all stories • From trees in the garden of Eden- Cedars of the Covenant- the Sycamore Tree story..

  4. Resurrection and the Tree of Life • The Olive trees and Palm trees - the ugly tree of crucifixion - • to the vision of the Tree of Life - Resurrection tops them all! • Adam and Eve’s descendants got cut off from fellowship with God because of the curse • brokenness, pain, disease, trouble, difficulty, struggles, and problems - we know the curse • Jesus gave his life to redeem us from the curse

  5. Resurrection and the Tree of Life • Jesus turned ugly tree of the cross into the beautiful Tree of Life. • Revelation 22 a beautiful glimpse into eternity • pure flow from the throne of God and the Lamb • river and Tree giving eternal life from God and the Lamb. • Tree/River = life in heaven accessible to all! • 12 crops of fruit= God provide nourishment

  6. Resurrection and the Tree of Life • Leaves = total whole life healthiness • “No longer will there be any curse.” • Meaning of Easter is in John’s view of Heaven. • In the city of our God • -by the river of the water of life • -around the tree of life • -We will see his face –uninterrupted – forever! • This is as certain as that we are here!

  7. Resurrection and the Tree of Life • Certainly Jesus “has risen, just as he said.” • there will no longer be any curse. • Jesus asked Mary, “Why are you crying? Who is it you’re looking for?” • When in trouble we’re looking for Jesus • We share His resurrection and victory over sin • Whatever comes our way, we’re looking to you, Lord Jesus!”

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