The Corinthian Christians doubted the resurrection. They didn’t think that those who trust and follow Jesus will be raised from the dead when He returns to new, eternal life with transformed bodies. Paul addressed some of this in 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, and today we’ll read verses 50-58 to see the rest of his argument and […]
1 Corinthians 15:50-58 – Practical Living in Light of the Resurrection Read More »
The resurrection of the dead is usually a topic for funerals – but it’s good to think about it just on a regular Sunday. Why? Because the resurrection of the dead is a reality. In Christ, we are promised a bodily resurrection from death. So we need to look at it in concrete terms, asking
1 Corinthians 15:35-49 – What Will the Resurrection Be Like? Read More »
There’s a lot that we put into Easter – getting cantatas ready, practicing dramas, decorating, having Palm Sunday and Good Friday services. These things require so much focus. But what happens after Easter? What’s the expectation once Easter is passed? Jesus’ mission on earth is completed. He was crucified, buried and raised from the dead.
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The resurrection of Jesus Christ requires a response. You are about to hear from Mark 16:1-8 about this resurrection and will be required to respond in some way. It’s impossible to truly confront this historical reality and walk away unchanged. As you read, what you’ll see first is that people did not anticipate Jesus’ resurrection.
Mark 16:1-8 – The Resurrection: How Will You Respond? Read More »
What do you imagine when you picture Jesus? Do you picture Him as a man in His 30s with dark hair, a beard, and a robe – people following Him as He teaches and performs miracles? Do you picture Him as a baby in a manger? Or perhaps do you picture Him on the cross?
Mark 15:1-20 – Jesus: The King of Kings Read More »
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the Book of Mark one individual passage at a time. But now let’s zoom out and look at this book as a whole. If the Gospel of Mark were a Netflix documentary series, it would be divided into three seasons: Season 1: The first season begins
Mark 14:53-65 – Jesus: The Christ of the Cross Read More »