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Theres an empty tombTheres no need for grave clothesImagine3 years of following a Messiah; the Son of God?Peter Matthew 16:16Nathanael John 1:49 Martha John 11:27MiraclesMissionsTeachingFinal Week You are the Messiah, the Son of the living GodRabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israelthe Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the worldWho is Jesus?Good Man or Son of God?Jesus demands a responseMoral Champion?Liar | Lunatic | Lord?Mad | Bad | God?Take it all or leave it allNo middle ground ChallengesWho is Jesus to me?What did His followers think?DisappointedDiscouraged DismayedDistracted

There is good news on the horizon!ChallengesWho is Jesus to me?How do I feel when life doesnt go my way?Matthew 28:1-10 (Phillips)When the Sabbath was over, just as the first day of the week was dawning Mary from Magdala and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. At that moment there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from Heaven, went forward and rolled back the stone and took his seat upon it. His appearance was dazzling like lightning and his clothes were white as snow. The guards shook with terror at the sight of him and collapsed like dead men. Matthew 28:1-10 (Phillips)But the angel spoke to the women, Do not be afraid. I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here he is risen, just as he said he would. Come and look at the place where he was lying. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead. And, listen, he goes before you into Galilee! You will see him there! Now I have told you my message.Matthew 28:1-10 (Phillips)Then the women went away quickly from the tomb, their hearts filled with awe and great joy, and ran to give the news to his disciples.But quite suddenly, Jesus stood before them in their path, and said, Peace be with you! And they went forward to meet him and, clasping his feet, worshipped him. Then Jesus said to them, Do not be afraid. Go now and tell my brothers to go into Galilee and they shall see me there.The ResurrectionMyth | Magic | Miracle?Not a conspiracyPeople who met JesusMary MagdaleneCleopas + 1 (wife?)10 disciples (+ others?)11 disciples (+ others?)Breakfast on the beach40 days to Ascension over 500!Why didnt Jesus appear to others?Without faith its impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6) Live by faith not by sight (2Corinthians 5:7)ChallengesWho is Jesus to me?How do I feel when life doesnt go my way?The ResurrectionJesus raised 3 peopleWidows son (Luke 7:11-15)Jairus s daughter (Matthew 9:18-19; 23-25)Lazarus (John 11:1-44)Later on others were raisedPeter Tabitha (Acts 9:36-42)Paul Eutychus (Acts 20:9-12) Paul (Acts 14:19-20) Gods people (Matthew 27:52-53) The Resurrection is the highlight of EasterIf Jesus can be raised from the dead, then so can weIf He lives eternally to rule and reign we can with Him

ChallengesWho is Jesus to me?How do I feel when life doesnt go my way?Why are we surprised at the Resurrection?The ResurrectionWhere is our hope?Risen, living, eternal LordLet us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne. Think of what he went through; how he put up with so much hatred from sinners! So do not let yourselves become discouraged and give up Hebrews 12:2-3 (Good News)ChallengesWho is Jesus to me?How do I feel when life doesnt go my way?Why are we surprised at the Resurrection?Look Up and Look Out

Jesus said,I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die; and those who live and believe in me will never die. Do you believe this?John 11:25-16 (Good News)Born againChrist is risenJust as He saidGo tellJoy to the worldHe is risen, Hallelujah!Hes risen, Hallelujah!Hes risen, Hallelujah!Hallelujah!Easter SongThe 2nd Chapter of ActsWith Footnotes - In The Volume Of The Book, track 7/24Rock144776.92eng - iTunes_CDDB_IDs24+7110674CF8F37D0207ABF16E39DE7AA4+460148