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Introduction:
Some years ago, Linda and I pastored a church in Oregon.
It was a great church, with a Christian school, and lots of potential.
We thought we would be there a long time.
However, during our second year there, some really painful things occurred and we felt like we were being used for target practice.
We prayed about it and made the difficult decision to leave that pastorate.
We loved the people very much…but I felt the need to protect my family.
Fast-forward about 3 and a half years: we were called to be the pastors here.
Today, 7 and a half years later, we are still here…we are blessed.
What happened during those 3 and a half years between leaving the church in Oregon and coming to A.F.? It’s not like we were put into some kind of cold storage until we were needed again.
Life went on during those years.
We were limping along for a while, but God kept leading us into areas of ministry, and where we recieved much needed love and care.
Even though we weren’t in a position where lots of people could see us, we were still walking the path God had placed before us.
Some people probably wondered, “What happened to the Pryor’s?”
Jesus was born, he died, and rose again, and then ascended into heaven.
These are foundational truths.
We just came through Easter season: Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, the resurrection.
But what then?
Prayer
Jesus wasn’t hiding somewhere during those 40 days
What did Jesus do during that time?
He made 5 appearances to people on the day of His resurrection and 5 more recorded appearances during those 40 days.
The first people that saw Him after His resurrection were women — Mary Magdalene first — then the others.
Jesus sent Mary Magdalene to “go tell” the others.
He trusted her
The next people that encounter Christ that day were His disciples.
First, He met two disciples, Cleopas and an unnamed man — on the road to Emmaus.
It took them a while but they finally realized that He was indeed Jesus the risen Lord.
Shortly afterward, Jesus appeared to His Disciples
Jesus then appeared to Thomas…you know the one, “Doubting Thomas”
Rather than rebuking Thomas and leaving him, Jesus had compassion but He also challenged Thomas
At the end of the 40 days, Jesus commissioned the Disciples to make disciples in all the world — then he was taken up into heaven
At the end of the 40 days, Jesus commissioned the disciples to make disciples in all the world — then he was taken up into heaven
What kind of encouragement can we find in that in the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension?
He made His presence known to them — He is still here among us today.
Big Idea: Jesus is here, now, offering courage in place of fear, peace that crushes confusion, and power to love and serve Him
Transitional: Jesus isn’t hiding or hard to find...
JESUS IS HERE TO MAKE HIS PRESENCE KNOWN
Jesus is here to make His presence known
Exposition
Jesus is here to make His presence known
He was physically risen from the dead, now in a glorified body — not a ghost
Jesus wanted them to see Him alive and present
The women…they were shocked and overwhelmed when they saw the living Christ
Jesus wanted to remind them what the scriptures said about Him
The two on the road to Emmaus (narrative account open bible to text - )
Luke 24:25-
Luke 24:
His Disciples
Luke 24:25-
He helped His disciples to understand the biblical basis for His resurrection.
Application:
History would look a lot different if Jesus hadn’t shown Himself to those women, the disciples, and others during those 40 days
Do you live as though you believe Jesus is here, now, with you?
Do you go searching for Jesus, like the women did on that morning after the Sabbath?
Do you live as those you believe Jesus is here, now, with you?
He isn’t physically here, like He was then, but the Holy Spirit is here without question - and, as such, Jesus and the Father are also among us…through the Holy Spirit
Have you read the Bible to find out for yourself what the law and prophets said about Jesus?
Transitional: When Jesus moves among His people....
JESUS IS HERE TO COMFORT AND CONVINCE
Exposition:
Try to put yourself in the position of those women, once they recognized Jesus, or the disciples on the road to Emmaus, or the 10 Disciples when Jesus first appeared to them in that room?
It would shake you right to the core…you would fall to His feet in holy fear and worship
Jesus gives comfort in place of fear
Mt. 28:
Do not be afraid!
It is really me…I am the same Jesus and I have risen from the dead…I need you go and tell the others
Jesus gives peace just as He promised
John 20:
Jesus promised to give them peace in , at their last meal together.
This peace is the kind that brings a deep well-being to people that know Jesus!
John 16:
Jesus imparts the Holy Spirit
Jesus promised to give them peace in , at their last meal together.
This peace is the kind that brings a deep well-being to people that know Jesus!
He gives everyone a chance to believe and follow…even the doubters (like Thomas - ).
He gives everyone a chance to believe and follow…even the doubters (like Thomas - ).
He gives everyone a chance to believe and follow…even the doubters (like Thomas - ).
John 20:21
Application
Application
Do you live in fear?
Do not be afraid
Peace be with you
Stay still in God’s presence long enough for the Holy Spirit to change you from the inside out
Transitional: As He changes us…He calls us…and sends us out
Transitional: As He changes us…He calls us…and sends us out
JESUS IS HERE TO LEAD US INTO WHAT MOVES HIS HEART
Exposition
During those 40 days, Jesus’ words and actions were meant to position His people to turn the world upside down.
And that they did
When we love Him…we serve Him
“Peter, do you love me?” (John 21:15-18)
Feed my lambs
Take care of my sheep
Feed my sheep
God will use anyone that surrenders their life to Him…even if we have turned our back on Him in the past, like Peter did.
He lovingly restored Peter
John 21:15-
When we love Him…we go where He sends us
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