Luke 24:1-12

Saturday, April 7, 12

4 alternative explanations for the Resurrection of Jesus

1. The swoon theory2. The wrong tomb theory3. The stolen body theory4. The fallen hero theory

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4 Reasons I Believe in the Resurrection

1. The medical evidence2. The empty tomb3. The hundreds of eyewitnesses4. The transformation of the disciples

Saturday, April 7, 12

Post-Resurrection Appearances:

Mary Magdalene John 20:11The “other” women Matthew 28:9-10Peter Luke 24:342 disciples -Emmaus Rd Luke 24:13-3210 apostles Luke 24:33-49Thomas & apostles John. 20:26-307 apostles John 21All the apostles Matthew 28:16-20All the apostles Acts 1:4-9500 brethren 1 Corinthians 15:6James 1 Corinthians 15:7Paul 1 Corinthians 15:7

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4 Reasons I Believe in the Resurrection

1. The medical evidence2. The empty tomb3. The hundreds of eyewitnesses4. The transformation of the disciples

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“The resurrection of Jesus is a historical fact much more fully

attested to than most other events of ancient history we

take for granted.” --Timothy Keller, The Reason for God

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“The Resurrection is the supreme vindication of Jesus’ divine identity and

his inspired teaching. It’s the proof of his triumph over sin and death. It’s the

foreshadowing of the resurrection of his followers. It’s the basis of Christian hope. It’s the miracle of all miracles.”

--Lee Strobel, The Case for Easter

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“Authentic Christianity -- the Christianity of Christ and his apostles

-- is supernatural Christianity. It is not a tame and harmless ethic,

consisting of a few moral platitudes, spiced with a dash of religion. It is

rather a resurrection religion, a life lived by the power of God.”

--John Stott

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How will you respond?

Believers: Remember, Return, Report

Seekers: Reflect and Receive

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