The Crucifixion Resurrection of Christ Happy Easter The

The Crucifixion & Resurrection of Christ Happy Easter!

The Tragedy of Jesus Christ And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means Place of a Skull… And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. And sitting down, they began to keep watch over Him there. And above His head they put up the charge against Him which read, "THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. " And those passing by were hurling abuse at Him, wagging their heads and saying, "You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross. " Matthew 27: 33 -40

The Tragedy of Jesus Christ Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit. At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart… The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, “This man truly was the Son of God!” Matthew 27: 50 -54

The Tragedy of Jesus Christ As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus, went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him. Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a long sheet of clean linen cloth. He placed it in his own new tomb, which had been carved out of the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance and left. Matthew 27: 57 -60

The Tragedy of Jesus Christ The leading priests and Pharisees went to see Pilate. They told him, “Sir, we remember what that deceiver once said while he was still alive: ‘After three days I will rise from the dead. ’ So we request that you seal the tomb until the third day. This will prevent his disciples from coming and stealing his body and then telling everyone he was raised from the dead!” Pilate replied, “Take guards and secure it the best you can. ” So they sealed the tomb and posted guards to protect it. Matthew 27: 62 -66

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead… – His execution was Roman… – His burial was typical… – His tomb was guarded…

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . n But did he rise from the dead? – This claim is the center of Christianity

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . n But did he rise from the dead? – This claim is the center of Christianity Luke 24: 1 On the first day of the week, very early 4 While they were wondering about this, in the morning, the women took the spices suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like 24: 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember they had prepared and went to the tomb. lightning stood beside them. how he told you, while wasaway still with 2 They found the stone he rolled fromyou the in 5 In their fright theof womenmust bowed withinto Galilee: Son be down delivered tomb, but'The when they. Man entered, they did not find their faces toof the ground, but the men said to the hands sinful men, be crucified and on the body of the Lord Jesus. them, do raised you look for the living among third“Why day be again. '" the 8 dead? ” Then they remembered his words.

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . n But did he rise from the dead? n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… – Jesus is a discredited fool From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day. Matthew 16: 21

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . n But did he rise from the dead? n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… – Jesus is a discredited fool – The New Testament writers are liars. If Jesus was not raised, “we are then found to be falsemotive witnesses God, for we have What didabout the disciples have for testified about Godsaw that Christ… he raised Christ from claiming they the dead. ” I Cor. 15: 15 … if they really didn’t?

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . n But did he rise from the dead? n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… – Jesus is a discredited fool – The New Testament writers are liars. – Your faith is useless! I Cor. 15: 14 “And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. ”

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . n But did he rise from the dead? n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… – Jesus is a discredited fool – The New Testament writers are liars. – Your faith is useless! – No forgiveness of sins! And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins I Cor. 15: 15

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . n But did he rise from the dead? n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… – Jesus is a discredited fool – The New Testament writers are liars. – Your faith is useless! – No forgiveness of sins! – We live without any real hope! Then also who have asleep Andthose the last enemy to befallen destroyed is in death. 1 Christ are lost 1 Cor. 15: 18 Cor. 15: 26

“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe… I’ve attacked ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion… I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser gate… n Jesus was definitely dead. . . All these moments will be lost in time, likentears in the rain…time to die!” But did he rise from the dead? The Aftermath of the Cross n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… – Jesus is a discredited fool – The New Testament writers are liars. – Your faith is useless! – No forgiveness of sins! – We live without any real hope!

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . “If only for this life we have hope in n But did he rise from the dead? Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. ” 1 Cor. 15: 19 n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… – Jesus is a discredited fool – The New Testament writers are liars. – Your faith is useless! – No forgiveness of sins! – We live without any future hope! – Christians are pathetic!

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . n But did he rise from the dead? n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… n If Jesus did rise from the dead… – Then Christ is verified! Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and truth, and the life; no one comes to the life; he who believes in Me will live even Father but through Me. John 14: 6 if he dies, John 11: 25

The Aftermath of the Cross n Jesus was definitely dead. . . n But did he rise from the dead? n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… n If Jesus did rise from the dead… – Then Christ is verified! Therefore, brethren, since we have – Proof: yours sins are forgiven! confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way “He was delivered up because of our which He inaugurated for us through the veil, transgressions, and was raised because that is, His flesh, Hebrews 10: 19 -20 of our justification. ” Rom. 4: 25

But His promise areput looking The Aftermath of the Cross Butaccording when thisto perishable willwe have on the for new heavens and a new earth, which imperishable, and this mortal will in have put on righteousness dwells. Peter 3: 13 n Jesus was definitely dead. . . immortality, then will 2 come about the saying that is written, “Death is swallowed up in n But did he rise from the dead? victory. O death, where is your victory? o n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… death, where is your sting? ” 1 Cor. 15: 54 -55 n If Jesus did rise from the dead… – Then Christ is verified! – Yours sins are forgiven! – There is life after death! “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. ” 1 Cor. 15: 20

The Aftermath of the Cross Therefore, since the children share in flesh n Jesus was definitely dead. . . and blood, He Himself likewise also partook n the But did he rise from the dead? of same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of n If Jesus did not rise from the dead… death, that is, the devil, and might free those n If Jesus who throughdid fearrise of from the dead… death were subject to slavery all their lives. Hebrews n It means Christ has real 2: 14 -15 authority! n It means new life here & now! …And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. Romans 6: 4