The Resurrection

I. Intro. - The Crucifixion without Resurrection?

A. Why our crosses are empty

We are going to cover 73 verses today!

B. Read Luke 24:1-12, Pray

II. Luke 24:1-12 - The Event

A. Luke’s Account

Notice where the disciples were

Theme 1: Nobody got it

B. Paul’s Account (1Cor 15:1-11)

Notice the “According to Scripture”

Paul saw the risen Christ!

III. Luke 24:13-35 - Missing Scripture

A. The Road to Emmaus

1. Notice the Disciples sadness and why

2. There was an expectation that Jesus was going to bring the Kingdom to Israel

3. I would have loved to be a fly on the shoulder!

B. 1 Cor 15:12-19

If the dead are not raised… We misrepresent God!

Remember “in accordance with the Scriptures”

It’s an Impossibility that Christ stayed dead

a. Some Resurrection false teaching

IV. Acts 1:4-11/1 Cor 15 - The Significance

A. The Ascension

Again where was the mind of the Disciples

Where did Jesus go?

B. What He is Doing

1 Cor 15:20-28

He is reigning until all His enemies are put under His feet.

V. Conc. - Jesus is Coming Again!