What We Gain from the Resurrection

Matthew 28:5–9 ESV

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

matthew 28:5-9

Introduction:

When you think of the resurrection what comes to mind? We should experience adulation and celebration. But most importantly Hope. Not as some would think of hope like a wish but Hope meaning Expectation…Thats what the resurrection give us. That’s what we gain from the resurrection! Consider the empty tomb . . .

We Gain Hope from the Empty Tomb (v. 6)

Matthew 28:6 ESV

He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.

An Angel

An empty tomb symbolizes Christ’s victory over death

We Gain A Message of Hope (vv. 7-8)

Matthew 28:7–8 ESV

Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

Matthew 28

Christ Lives

Christ is Coming

We Gain the Christ of Hope (v. 9)

Matthew 28:9 ESV

And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

Christ is willing to meet you

Are you willing to meet Christ

bow to Him

worship Him