2. The Victory

3. Mark 16.1 – 8 The Facts Do we believe them? 1 Cor 15.1-8 Does it really matter? Romans 10.9 Without the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ there is no Christianity

4. Do We Believe? The physical resurrection He carries the marks of Calvary still Luke 24.13-40 Emmaus Road John 20.19-20; 24-29 Thomas

5. Does It Matter? If Christ is not risen – 1 Corinthians 15.12-19 Our preaching is in vain (verse 14) Our faith is in vain (verse 14) Our witness is lies (verse 15) Our sins are still on us (verse 17)

6. If Christ is not risen – 1 Corinthians 15.12-19 Those gone before us have perished (verse 18) We are the most pitiful (verse 19)

7. If Christ is risen – It verifies our justification (Romans 4.24 - 25) It demonstrates our power (Ephesians 1.18-20) It gives us our hope (1 Peter 1.3 - 4) It demands our loyalty (Romans 14.9)

8. GOD’S POINT OF VIEW The Resurrection is unique Aaron’s rod that budded Hebrews 9.4 Numbers 17

9. GOD’S POINT OF VIEW Tabernacle system speaks of Christ Background of disobedience and rebellion Aaron’s rod typifies the resurrection 1 Timothy 2.5 - 6 Budsresurrection BlossomsauthorityJohn 3.35-36 Almondsfruit Matthew 28.18-20

10. The impact of the resurrection – Galatians 2.20 The believer must never lose sight of its significance The unbeliever needs to examine its significance