THE MAIN EVENT RESURRECTION SUNDAY 2017 Matthew 28:6a (NLT) He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.

Matthew 28 The Message (MSG) 1-4 After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. Suddenly the earth reeled and rocked under their feet as God’s angel came down from heaven, came right up to where they were standing… THE MAIN EVENT

Matthew 28 The Message (MSG) 1-4 … He rolled back the stone and then sat on it. Shafts of lightning blazed from him. His garments shimmered snow-white. The guards at the tomb were scared to death. They were so frightened, they couldn’t move. THE MAIN EVENT

Matthew 28The Message (MSG) 5-6 The angel spoke to the women: “There is nothing to fear here. I know you’re looking for Jesus, the One they nailed to the cross. He is not here. He was raised, just as he said. Come and look at the place where he was placed.7 “Now, get on your way quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He is risen from the dead. He is going on ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there.’ That’s the message.” THE MAIN EVENT

Synonyms: Climax, focal point, heart, hub, keynote, nucleus, best part, center of attention, high point THE MAIN EVENT

The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead These titles were promised by God to one of David’s descendants—the Messiah. Jesus is the heir of these promises. Psalm 89:27, 37 27 “I will make him [Messiah] My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth… 37 It [His throne] shall be established forever like the moon… the faithful witness in the sky.” The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead The book of Revelation reveals the glory of Jesus (Rev. 1:1): Jesus coming back as the firstborn from the dead and the ruler over all other kings, is presented throughout the book. The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead Revelation 1:5-7 5 Jesus, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth… 7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him… The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead He is supreme leader and heir over all blessings pertaining to the realm of the resurrection. Jesus will bring the supernatural realm of the resurrection together with the natural realm (Eph. 1:10). The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead Colossians 1:15-18 15 He is… the firstborn over all creation. 16 By Him all things were created… 18 He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead The Father publicly declared Jesus to be the Son of God with power by the resurrection (Rom. 1:4). Paul does not say that Jesus was only then made the Son of God, but that He was declared to be the Son of God with power. The resurrection was a public declaration of what had always been true. At the resurrection Jesus was vindicated as God’s Son, rather than being seen as a crucified criminal. The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead Romans 1:4 4 … declared to be the Son of God with power… by the resurrection from the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:4-6 4 He rose again the third day… 5 He was seen by Cephas [Peter], then by the twelve. 6 After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once. The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead Jesus was exalted to the position of firstborn Son at God’s right hand. The presence of a man so exalted is a statement about God’s plans for the human race. The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead Ephesians 1:20-22 20 … when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand… 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name… The Glory of the Resurrection: Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead Firstfruits: He was the first man to conquer all the enemies of the human race — including death. Jesus is the prototype, and the first member of a new order of people who triumph over death. He is the pledge, or guarantee, that His people will receive a resurrected body like His (Phil. 3:21). The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead 1 Corinthians 15:20, 26 20 Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep [died]… 26 The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. Philippians 3:21 … transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body. The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead The resurrection of Jesus made a way for us to be with Him and enjoy Him and His beauty now and forever (Jn. 17:24). The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout… And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead John 5:28-29 28 … the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 29 and come forth — those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. The FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS Jesus, the Firstborn from the Dead

What is the importance of Jesus’ resurrection for us? The resurrection proves Jesus was exactly who and what He said He was. The resurrection proves the authority of Jesus’ teachings. The resurrection proves that the penalty for our sins has been paid in full… What is the importance of Jesus’ resurrection for us?

What is the importance of Jesus’ resurrection for us? The resurrection guarantees that God can raise us from the dead to a glorified body and eternal life The resurrection makes Jesus the actual, living, active Head of the Believers right now. The resurrection guarantees Jesus’ return. The resurrection is the guarantee of ultimate justice. What is the importance of Jesus’ resurrection for us?

THE IMPORTANCE OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION FOR US If Jesus had not been raised from the dead after living a perfect, sinless life, the only conclusion we could draw is that in the end, evil permanently wins and good is destroyed. The crucifixion and resurrection powerfully demonstrate God’s mercy and justice. THE IMPORTANCE OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION FOR US

THE IMPORTANCE OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION FOR US Let us never forget the incredible importance of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. It is the anchor of every hope we have and ultimately the anchor of hope for all mankind (Hebrews 6:17-20). THE IMPORTANCE OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION FOR US

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