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• Before Jairus’ daughter was raised: − He “fell at [Jesus’] feet and begged Him earnestly” (Mark 5: 22 -23; Luke 8: 41) • When Jesus was raised: − The disciples “ran” to the tomb (Luke 24: 12; John 20: 4) − The disciples “ran” from the tomb (Matt. 28: 8; Mark 16: 8; John 20: 2) − The disciples acted “quickly” (Matt. 28: 7 -8; Mark 16: 8) • Does the empty tomb create anticipation and earnestness in us/you? − For the first day of the week? − For worshiping God?

• When Jairus’ daughter was raised: − “they were overcome with great amazement” (Mark 5: 42) • When the widow of Nain’s son was raised: − “fear seized them all” (Luke 7: 16) • When Jesus was raised: − They went from the tomb with “fear and great joy” (Matt. 28: 8 -9) − “trembling and astonishment had seized/gripped them” (Mark 16: 8) − “Peter departed, marveling to himself at what had happened” (Luke 24: 12) • Does the empty tomb create awe and excitement in us/you? − For the first day of the week? − For worshiping God?

• Before Jairus’ daughter was raised: − He “came and worshiped Him” (Matt. 9: 18) • When the Shunammite woman’s son was raised: − “she fell at [Elisha’s] feet and bowed to the ground” (2 Kgs. 4: 37) • When Jesus was raised: − Women “held him by His feet and worshiped Him” (Matt. 28: 9) − The eleven “worshiped Him” (Matt. 28: 16 -17) − The disciples: (1) “worshiped Him, ” (2) were filled with “great joy, ” and (3) “were continually…praising and blessing God” (Luke 24: 52 -53) • Does the empty tomb create adoration and a desire to worship in us/you? − Does it motivate you to express your adoration in worship on the 1 st day of the week?

• When Lazarus was raised: “many believed in Jesus” (John 12: 11; 11: 45) • When Tabitha was raised: “many believed on the Lord” (Acts 9: 42) • When the widow of Zarephath’s son was raised: − She said, “Now by this I know that you are a man of God…” (1 Kgs. 17: 24) • When Jesus was raised: − At first, the disciples “did not believe” Mary’s report (Mark 16: 11) − The disciples “did not believe” the two disciples’ report (Mark 16: 13) − Jesus rebuked them because they “did not believe” (Mark 16: 14) − But when each “saw” Jesus for himself, he “believed” (John 20: 8, 25 -29) • Does the empty tomb create assurance and conviction in us/you?

• When the widow of Nain’s son was raised: − “they glorified God, saying…And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region” (Luke 7: 16 -17) • When Jesus was raised: − Women “ran to bring His disciples word” (Matt. 28: 8) − “They went and told it to the rest” (Mark 16: 13) − “tell” and “told” are found 11 times in this context • Does the empty tomb create affirmation and declaration desires in us/you?

• Coming “together” online is not the same as “coming together” in person (1 Cor. 11: 17, 18, 20, 33, 34; 14: 23, 26) • While necessary in our present circumstances, it is not a replacement for “the whole church coming together in one place” (1 Cor. 14: 23; cf. 11: 20) • When worshiping online, we must guard against the dangers of: − Watching instead of worshiping (being a passive observer rather than an active participant) − Being lackadaisical instead of purposeful − Being distracted instead of focused − Being tempted to multi-task instead of being single-minded • The early disciples were so impacted by the empty tomb – could you picture them: − Laying in bed during worship? − Sipping coffee, nibbling on breakfast and “watching” others worship? − Working around the house and “listening to” the services? • The empty tomb must impact us today…especially in our worship on Sunday!

• Believe that Jesus is God’s Son – John 8: 24 • Repent of your sins and turn to God – Luke 13: 3 • Confess your faith in Jesus Christ – Matthew 10: 32 • Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6: 3 -4 − God will forgive all of your sins – Romans 6: 6 -7 − God will add you to His church – Acts 2: 47 − God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12: 23 • Be alive and faithful in His service – Revelation 2: 10