1. What The Resurrection Tells Us About Jesus Luke 24:1-9

2. Jesus Knows The Future Jesus predicted His death & resurrection Mark 8:31-32a; 9:31; 10:32-34Jesus predicted His death & resurrection Mark 8:31-32a; 9:31; 10:32-34 He promised to return John 14:1-3He promised to return John 14:1-3 He foretold our resurrection John 5:28-29He foretold our resurrection John 5:28-29

3. Jesus Is Our Lord Theme of first gospel sermonTheme of first gospel sermon –Jesus was attested by God Acts 2:22-24 –Promised king would be raised Acts 2:30-31 –Jesus is that King Acts 2:32-36

4. Jesus Is Our Lord Theme of first gospel sermonTheme of first gospel sermon Jesus is seated far above all principality & power Ephesians 1:19-23Jesus is seated far above all principality & power Ephesians 1:19-23 –...the King of kings and Lord of lords 1 Timothy 6:15 –All authority in heaven & on earth Matthew 28:18

5. Jesus Is Our Lord Theme of first gospel sermonTheme of first gospel sermon Jesus is seated far above all principality & power Ephesians 1:19-23Jesus is seated far above all principality & power Ephesians 1:19-23 He can tell us how to live Matthew 28:19-20He can tell us how to live Matthew 28:19-20 Lord’s return will be day of judgment Matthew 25:31-33Lord’s return will be day of judgment Matthew 25:31-33 –All will give an account to Him Romans 14:9-10 –Resurrection is the assurance of judgment Acts 17:30-31 –Resurrection is the assurance of judgment Acts 17:30-31

6. Jesus Has Power Over Death Death could not hold Jesus John 10:17-18Death could not hold Jesus John 10:17-18 We can escape death John 14:3-4We can escape death John 14:3-4 –We must hear & believe John 5:24 –We must keep His word John 8:51 –We must believe Jesus is the resurrection John 11:25-26 –We must belong to Christ John 17:1-3 –We must share in His death Romans 6:3-5 –We will share His victory 1 Cor. 15:53-58

7. The Resurrection of Jesus Tells Us He is the Son of God He will return We will be raised He is our only hope for eternal life

8. What Must I Do To Be Saved? You believe in God, believe also in Me. John 14:1 Unless you repent, you likewise will perish. Luke 13:3 Confess Me before men, and I’ll confess you before My Father. Matthew 10:32 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved Mark 16:16 Be faithful unto death... Rev. 2:10