Matthew 28:1-10

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook

and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 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." So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."

What purpose does the Resurrection serve in 2007? John 11: “Jesus said to her, I am the Resurrection and the Life, he who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

What purpose does the Resurrection serve in 2007? What Does Easter Really Mean to Us Today?

Mark 16:1-7

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, "Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?" But when they looked up, they saw that the stone,

which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter,

'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.' "

What Does Easter Really Mean to Us Today?

The stone was at least _______ and ______ 3’ high 6’ wide The stone could not ______________easily be moved Question:What is the biggest stone in your life?

What Does Easter Really Mean to Us Today? The stone was at least _______ and ______ 3’ high 6’ wide The stone could not ______________easily be moved Question:What is the biggest stone in your life? #1.The stone of ___ sin

Mark 16:4 “But when they looked up, they saw the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away.” John 1:29 “Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”

2 Corinthians 5:21 “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

1 John 5:8 “We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him.”

1 John 1:8-10 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.

What Does Easter Really Mean to Us Today? Question:What is the biggest stone in your life? #1.The stone of ___ sin #2.The stone of _______ sickness

Psalm 103:2-3 “Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases…”

Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed. Matthew 14:36 “All who touched Him were healed.”

James 5:13-16

Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to

each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”

What Does Easter Really Mean to Us Today? Question:What is the biggest stone in your life? #1.The stone of ___ sin #2.The stone of _______ sickness Stop focusing on ________ and focus on ____! the stone God

What Does Easter Really Mean to Us Today? Question:What is the biggest stone in your life? #1.The stone of ___ sin #2.The stone of _______ sickness #3.The stone of _________ ________ emotional problems

Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Proverbs 15:30 “A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.”

Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you, he will never let the righteous fall.” 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety (cares, fears, depression, hopelessness) on him because he cares for you.

Question: In Matthew 28 we see the women going to the tomb… Why didn’t these women remember the words of Jesus – that He would be resurrected? The angels give 4 imperatives of why the Resurrection gives us a wonderful life:

Question: In Matthew 28 we see the women going to the tomb… Why didn’t these women remember the words of Jesus – that He would be resurrected? The angels give 4 imperatives of why the Resurrection gives us a wonderful life: #1.We must _____ come

Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

The angels give 4 imperatives of why the Resurrection gives us a wonderful life: #1.We must _____ come #2.We must ___ see Matthew 28:6b Come and see the place where he lay.

When we look at the tomb we will see: 1.The ____________ of the Lord. condescension

Philippians 2:5-11

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

When we look at the tomb we will see: 1.The ____________ of the Lord. condescension 2.The ___, ______, __________ of sin. evilhorrorwickedness Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed.

When we look at the tomb we will see: 1.The ____________ of the Lord. condescension 2.The ___, ______, __________ of sin. evilhorrorwickedness Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

When we look at the tomb we will see: 1.The ____________ of the Lord. condescension 2.The ___, ______, __________ of sin. evilhorrorwickedness 3.That we will all _______________. lie there someday

John 14:1-6

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.“ Thomas said to him,

"Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

When we look at the tomb we will see: 1.The ____________ of the Lord. condescension 2.The ___, ______, __________ of sin. evilhorrorwickedness 3.That we will all _______________. lie there someday 4.That ____________________. Jesus is no longer there

The angels give 4 imperatives of why the Resurrection gives us a wonderful life: #1.We must _____ come #2.We must ___ see Matthew 28:7 “Then He said – go quickly.” #3.We must ___ go

The angels give 4 imperatives of why the Resurrection gives us a wonderful life: #1.We must _____ come #2.We must ___ see Matthew 28:19 “Go and make disciples.” #3.We must ___ go

Mark 16:15-20

He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink

deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.

The angels give 4 imperatives of why the Resurrection gives us a wonderful life: #1.We must _____ come #2.We must ___ see The Easter Command is to ___! #3.We must ___ go

The angels give 4 imperatives of why the Resurrection gives us a wonderful life: #1.We must _____ come #2.We must ___ see #3.We must ___ go #4.We must ____ tell

Matthew 28:7 “Then go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead.”

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”