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Why is Easter so Important? In the next 24 hours, billions of people will celebrate Easter. What is the big deal about it? When Jesus Christ rose from the grave after being dead for three days, it did two things.

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Why is Easter so Important?. In the next 24 hours, billions of people will celebrate Easter. What is the big deal about it? When Jesus Christ rose from the grave after being dead for three days, it did two things. Why is Easter so Important?. 1. IT PROVED WHO JESUS IS. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Why is Easter so Important?

In the next 24 hours, billions of people will celebrate

Easter.

What is the big deal about it?

When Jesus Christ rose from the grave after being dead for three days, it did two

things.

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Why is Easter so Important?

1. IT PROVED WHO JESUS IS.

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Why is Easter so Important?

1. IT PROVED WHO JESUS IS.“Tell us who you are,” they

demanded.Jesus replied, “I am the one I have always claimed to be…when you have killed the Messiah, then you realize that I am he.

John 8:25,27

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Why is Easter so Important?

1. IT PROVED WHO JESUS IS.“Tell us who you are,” they demanded.Jesus replied, “I am the one I have always claimed to be…when you have killed the Messiah, then you realize that I am he.

John 8:25,27

“They will mock and flog and kill me; but after three days, I will come back to life again.” Mark 10:34

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Why is Easter so Important?

1. IT PROVED WHO JESUS IS.“Tell us who you are,” they demanded.Jesus replied, “I am the one I have always claimed to be…when you have killed the Messiah, then you realize that I am he.

John 8:25,27

“They will mock and flog and kill me; but after three days, I will come back to life again.” Mark 10:34

“I am the Son of God. Don’t believe me unless I do miracles of God.” John 10:36-37

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Why is Easter so Important?

2. IT VALIDATED WHAT JESUS TAUGHT

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Why is Easter so Important?

2. IT VALIDATED WHAT JESUS TAUGHT“If you hold to my teaching…then

you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:31-32

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What is the Truth That Frees?

1. GOD MADE ME WITH A PURPOSE

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What is the Truth That Frees?

1. GOD MADE ME WITH A PURPOSE“We are God’s work of art, created

in Christ Jesus to live the good life…as he meant for us to live it”

Ephesians 2:10

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What is the Truth That Frees?

1. GOD MADE ME WITH A PURPOSE“We are God’s work of art, created

in Christ Jesus to live the good life…as he meant for us to live it”

Ephesians 2:10

2. I CAN _______________________________

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What is the Truth That Frees?

1. GOD MADE ME WITH A PURPOSE“We are God’s work of art, created

in Christ Jesus to live the good life…as he meant for us to live it”

Ephesians 2:10

2. I CAN KNOW GOD PERSONALLY!

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What is the Truth That Frees?

1. GOD MADE ME WITH A PURPOSE“We are God’s work of art, created

in Christ Jesus to live the good life…as he meant for us to live it”

Ephesians 2:10

2. I CAN KNOW GOD PERSONALLY! “Anyone who loves me will be loved by my Father and I will love him and show myself to him…and will come to him and make our home with him.” John 14:21,23

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What is the Truth That Frees?

3. I CAN ______________________________

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What is the Truth That Frees?

3. I CAN BE FORGIVEN AND START OVER

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What is the Truth That Frees?

3. I CAN BE FORGIVEN AND START OVER“He has forgiven all our sins…and

cancelled every record of the debt we owed; Christ has done away with it by nailing it to the cross.” Colossians 2:14

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What is the Truth That Frees?

3. I CAN BE FORGIVEN AND START OVER“He has forgiven all our sins…and

cancelled every record of the debt we owed; Christ has done away with it by nailing it to the cross.” Colossians 2:14

4. I CAN _____________________________

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What is the Truth That Frees?

3. I CAN BE FORGIVEN AND START OVER“He has forgiven all our sins…and

cancelled every record of the debt we owed; Christ has done away with it by nailing it to the cross.” Colossians 2:14

4. I CAN GO TO HEAVEN WHEN I DIE .

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What is the Truth That Frees?

3. I CAN BE FORGIVEN AND START OVER“He has forgiven all our sins…and

cancelled every record of the debt we owed; Christ has done away with it by nailing it to the cross.” Colossians 2:14

4. I CAN GO TO HEAVEN WHEN I DIE . “This is the way to have eternal life. By knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ, the one he sent to the earth.”

John 17:3

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“Dear God, thank You for sending Your son, Jesus Christ, to the

earth. I believe Jesus was who he said he was and proved it by rising from death. I want to discover and begin

following Your plan and purpose for my life. I want to get to know You

personally, and ask that You would forgive me all of my sins. I accept You as my Lord and Savior and accept Your free

gift of eternal life. In Jesus Name…..AMEN!!”

A Life Changing Prayer