The Last Will And Testament Of Jesus Christ

The Gospel

28:1–10 - In fulfillment of His predictions, Jesus conquers the grave and rises to new life (compare Isa 53:10 and note; 53:12 and note). 28:1 after the Sabbath Jews calculated the Sabbath from sundown…

An Empty Tomb and the Risen Jesus. The female disciples of Jesus discover an empty tomb (vv. 1–4).

THE RESURRECTION MIRACLE—vv. 1–4

A. The people—v. 1. Mary and Martha came to the tomb early in the morning to place spices on the body of Christ.

B. The power—v. 2. An earthquake came, and the stone was rolled away. Soldiers had been placed at the tomb to guard it, fearing someone might steal Christ’s body. However, He came forth!

C. The personality—vv. 3–4

1. The appearance—bright and shining: clothing white like snow.

2. The awe. The keepers of the tomb were fearful, becoming stiff.

Some people say that Jesus didn’t die but just fainted and the cool tomb revived Him. The Bible says Christ died (John 19:32–36).

II. THE RESURRECTION MESSAGE—vv. 5–8

A. The crucified—v. 5. They knew the women were seeking Christ who was crucified.

B. B. The Christ—v. 6. He is risen. He overcame sickness, demons, and nature. Now He overcomes death. Notice that Jesus arose before the stone was rolled away (John 20:5–7).

C. The challenge—v. 7. “Go and tell” has always been the message of Christianity. Do you tell others about Christ?

D. The consecration—v. 8. They went and told the message. It was wonderful news then, and still is wonderful news today.

III. THE RESURRECTION MASTER—vv. 9–15

A. The worship—v. 9. “All hail” was a special greeting. This verse means worship, and to keep worshiping the Lord.

B. The work—v. 10. Go tell His brethren where they could see Him.

C. The wrong—vv. 11–15. Notice how money can influence people. Too often people become dishonest for the sake of money.

His resurrection confirms his identity and that his accomplishment at the cross was accepted by God the Father. Jesus now lives as the faithful companion, master, and Lord of those who respond to his great commission (vv. 16–20).

IV. THE RIGHTEOUS MESSAGE—vv. 16–20

A. Confused people—vv. 16–17. Some believed and some doubted. Today we face the same problem.

B. Complete power—v. 18. All power in heaven and earth was given to Christ. He is equal with God (Phil. 2:5–11). He helped to create the earth (John 1:3).

C. Commission presented—vv. 19–20.

1. Salvation—v. 19. Teaching and water baptism commanded.

2. Security—v. 20. He will be with us always.

Heb. 9:11-18

we have it in a written record, an authentic document. It is necessary that a human will should be written. And though it has been determined that an oral will, under certain circumstances (as in the case of soldiers on actual service, or mariners at sea), is valid, if properly attested, yet that even must be reduced to a written form. And so have we the will of Christ embodied in words of human speech.

Hebrews 9:11–14 (EGGNT Heb): Christ’s Superior Offering (9:11–14)

1. The Superior Anticipated High Priest (v. 11a)

2. The Superior Heavenly Tabernacle (v. 11b)

3. The Superior Offering

(a) His very own blood offered willingly through the eternal Spirit (vv. 12a, 14a)

(b) Not sacrificed animal blood (v. 13a)

4. The Superior Outcome

(a) Eternal redemption and cleansed consciences vs. limited purification of the flesh (vv. 12b, 13b, 14b)

(b) Service for the living God (v. 14c)

Christ gave a message(New Testament) or message that is better than the old ones - Heb. 12:24).

Hebrews 8:8 and Jeremiah 31:31-34

It can’t be change:

(Acts 2:38; 22:16).

Galatians 4:1-2

In the will our inheritance

Evidence of our eternal redemption redemption by His blood(Hebrews 9:12-18)

The blood of Christ does not just cleanse us outwardly, covering our transgressions ceremonially as the Old Testament sacrifices did. It purifies our very nature—completely freeing us from sin’s grasp and transforming us from within (Rom. 6:5–18). When we accept Christ as our Savior, we no longer have to live with unresolved guilt. Jesus wipes our accusing consciences clean with His blood, enabling us to serve Him with joy and without the slightest remnant of shame.

His Commandment

By our obedience to honour his will and make his house fruitful, we will also be fruitful.

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