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Paul argues that if Christ has not been raised from the dead, our faith is futile, and we are still in our sins. Without Christ's physical resurrection, there's no victory over sin and death, leaving us without hope. For those who have died in Christ, their faith would be in vain. Paul insists that the resurrection is essential because it confirms Jesus' victory and ensures our future resurrection, making our faith meaningful and our hope secure.
The unnamed centurion carries out murder. This is not to say that everyone who has died by his hand has been murdered, but his carrying out an order to kill an innocent man is murder. We noted on Friday that the centurion praised God for Christ’s innocence. He saw this with his Roman bias and in darkness.
This is contrasted with the disciples who are familiar with Christ’s ministry. They are perplexed because they thought Christ was the messiah, but Christ died. Christ’s death does not fit into their system. The disciples never thought that Christ’s death has to take away death and definitively destroyed by Christ’s resurrection. So often we think about Christ’s death, but we do not see the significance of his resurrection. This is a reminder that we need to discern who God is rather than define him by our cultural expectations.
Mary goes out to the tomb to pay her respects to her dead teacher. She finds that the tomb is disturbed, the stone is rolled away, and someone has taken her Lord. She tells the disciples and they believe her report. The disciples are locked in a room, hiding away, and their Lord appears to them two times. How does Christ deal with these skeptics? How does Christ deal with the skeptic who does not believe the apostles' report? How does Christ show that his mission is not just to confirm God's promises, but to shepherd his people?
Paul is detained by Rome because of Christ's gospel. The good news of Christ seems to be halted because Paul is in prison. In fact, there are some who have turned against Paul because of his current circumstances. It would seem that this would deter Paul. He would see his imprisonment as a negative thing. However, he does not see himself as Rome's prisoner, but as Christ's prisoner. How is it a blessing to be Christ's prisoner? How does being Christ's prisoner shift his perspective from being Rome's prisoner?
Our Lord commands that the church would go forth baptizing in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The church is called to make disciples and baptize in the name of the trinitarian God. What is the significance of this sign of baptism? What does this sacrament communicate? Why does the apostle Paul say that were were baptized into Christ’s death and also his life? Does this baptism automatically work, does it merely symbolize something, and so what is the purpose of baptism? How does baptism encourage us in our Christian walk?
The resurrection is something that is radical and rather unbelievable to be honest. However, the resurreciton is necessary for Christ to conform the grace and truth of the Lord's promise. How does this truth come to bear on the immediate audience? What does that teach us about ourselves today?
It seems that the leaders of Israel are coming around to understanding the significance of Christ’s ministry. They simply want a sign, but Christ is upset with them for requesting a sign. Jesus gives them a sign, but he gives them a sign of the AWOL prophet in the Old Testament. Does this mean that Jesus is going to go AWOL or is there something deeper that Christ desires to communicate?
We would not think that death could hold our Lord, but then we have the record of his resurrection. Why is the resurrection of Christ so essential? Why do we have such a huge problem understanding the resurrection of Christ?
The goal of the Christian life is to make it to the end of the age without turning from the Lord. How can we do this, and what assurance do we have that our Sabbath rest is worthwhile?
The resurrection of Christ is a difficult doctrine for us to defend. I mean the absurdity of this is when recognize that we are coming together on April Fools day to talk about the resurrection of some guy who clearly died on the cross. How can this be possible? More importantly is it really that important to talk about the Resurrection of Christ?
Job continues to consider his life, his struggle, and what he has become. He has moved from a man who possessing great prestige in society, among the wealthiest, but has been reduced to one who hopes that there is someone who will take his case to the highest court. In chapter 19 Job moves from one who hopes there is a lawyer/advocate who can plead his case to now clinging to a redeemer. Why is this is a significant shift for Job?
On Good Friday we considered this servant song from the perspective of the suffering servant. We saw that the sermon was clearly presenting a suffering warrior. This is not a song that we normally associate with resurrection. Is there a message of resurrection in this song? Or is the resurrection something that is only taught in the New Testament?
Please enjoy this message on Lazarus from Mr. Austin Reed while Pastor Paul Lindemulder enjoys a break from the pulpit. .
It is tempting to take out the doctrines of the Christian faith that do not seem to be that high of a priority. We could do this with the doctrine of the resurrection. We could try to make the case that this is a doctrine that only impacts us at the end of life rather than impacting us right now. Is that something that the Apostle Paul would affirm? Why does Paul make such a big deal about the resurrection and the gospel? What does the Corinthian church teach us about the continuing nature of the church?
We talked last time about the incarnation of Christ being something that is challenging for us to understand because it is a doctrine that is difficult to grasp. It does not make sense that the second person of the Trinity would take on flesh like our flesh. It does not make sense that He would submit to death and then be raised up again. Why all this drama? What is the purpose of Christ taking on the flesh and then dying? How does this have a meaningful impact right now instead of at the end of our 80 years of walking this earth?
The disciples know where they buried Christ. They are the ones who placed Christ in the grave. They showed their care for the Lord in their provision for Him, but yet Christ is not where they put him to rest. What has happened? Why does it seem like the only rational for Christ being some place else is because of grave robbers? What other option is there that we should see, appreciate, and love?
The pharisees and the sadducees finally have Christ right where they want him. In their minds they have trapped Christ into either losing credibility with the people or being charged as an insurrectionist. How is Christ going to get out of this trap? What does Christ teach as He responds to their trap?
The Lord is the king who rules over heaven and earth. He is the one who triumphs and has while continuing to manifest His might, His power, and the strength of His hand. So, if this is true then why would we ask that His kingdom would come if He is strong enough to establish it? What does the resurrection have to do with this request? Why would the resurrection be so essential for the Christian life?
Our Lord rules over the heavens and the earth. There is no doubt that He is busy and has many things to tend to daily. How do we know that He really cares about the little people that He has redeemed? How do we know that He is sovereign enough to overpower everything in this age?
We are a bible believing church in the Belgrade, MT. We are a Reformed Protestant church who desire to build one another up in love as we sojourn under the sun.
