The Resurrections Part 1 Eschatology The Resurrections Part 1

The Possibility of Resurrection The apostasy of liberalism has long -______________ the resurrection. In that they followed the theology of the Sadducees . (Acts 23:6) Those who reject the possibility of resurrection from the dead also disclaim any __________ and for that matter most of the truth proclaimed in the Word of God. This very issue lies at the heart of Paul’s defense before King Agrippa. (Acts 26:1-8) Recorded Resurrections The son of the widow of Zarephath – 1 Ki. 17:17-24 The son of the Shunammite woman – 2 Ki. 4:18-37 The man whose body was cast into the tomb of Elisha – 2 Ki. 13:20,21 The daughter of Jarius – Luke 8:41-56 The son of the widow of Nain – Luke 7:12-15 Lazarus – John 11:41-44 Dorcas – Acts 9:40,41 Eutychus – Acts 20:9-12

______ of these people died a second time ______ of these people died a second time. An enigmatic passage records a __________ resurrection associated with the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. (Mat. 27:52,53) It did not represent the Old Testament saints else the text would have said all of the saints instead of _______. It is reasonable to assume that these people also died again. The most significant and important resurrection was the triumphant resurrection of Christ. Jesus announced His imminent death and subsequent resurrection well _________ the fact. (John 2:18-22; Maat. 16:21; 17:22,23; 20:17-19) The resurrection of Christ is __________ to the entire message of redemption. Without a resurrected Lord, there is no salvation and no _______. (1 Cor. 15:12-22) Paul’s sermon in Acts 13:30-37 referenced the prophecies of Psalm 2 with respect to the reign of Messiah in the earth which _________ the resurrection. Peter referenced Psalm 16:20 as demanding the resurrection. (Acts 2:22-36) The oldest book of the Bible, Job, accentuates faith in _______ an eternal existence and a resurrected body. (Job 19:25 -27)

Abraham was gathered to his people Abraham was gathered to his people. (Genesis 25:8) This indicates a conscious ___________ beyond the grave. This conscious existence is the ___________ of resurrection. Jesus Himself, in setting the Sadducees straight on the question of the resurrection declared eternal life. (Mark 12:24-27 ) Christ’s commentary to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus accentuated the same truth. (Luke 24:25-27) In advance of raising Lazarus from the tomb, Jesus ____________ Martha’s thinking about the truth of resurrection. (John 11:23-26) The resurrection of Christ was not done in a corner.  (Acts 26:26) The resurrection of individuals was well __________________. Resurrection is not only possible; it is _____________. Such is the statement of the prophet Isaiah. (Isa. 26:19)