EASTER

 

Matthew 28:5-6  "The angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.'".

 

Lessons from Easter

 

1.        Power to Overcome Our Fear Through the empty tomb, Jesus can overcome our fear.  It has been said there are 365 [promises in the Bible dealing with fear one for each day of the week.

a.        The fear of death, hell, grace and the devil has been taken care of by the resurrection.  The spirit of fear has been replaced by love, power and a sound mind.

b.       Resurrection power is available to dispel fear.  Perfect love casts out all fear. 

 

2.        Strength to Overcome our Doubts and Challenges Imagine the disappointment of the disciples when Jesus was crucified. They experienced the heartbreak of losing a friend and teacher.

 

a.        The resurrection destroyed any doubt.  Jesus would show Himself with many infallible 

proofs for 40 days and nights.  The resurrection is the most documented and eye witnessed event in human history.  The evidence is clear.

b.       The resurrection proclaims the full endorsement and acceptance of Holy God on Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

c.        The resurrection of Jesus Christ is indispensable to the doctrine of forgiveness of sins1. It confirms the efficacy of His atoning death, assures believers of their justification, and provides the hope of eternal life through the defeat of death. The good news is that the resurrection proves that Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient, therefore God forgives those who are in Christ.

 

3.        Trust in God’s Promises Because of God’s great love and faithfulness, Christians are called to trust His Promises.

 

a.        We should trust God's promises because He is faithful, powerful, and loving. He knows better than we do what we need and what we are going through.

b.        He can do all things and fulfill the desires of our hearts. He is worthy of our trust and praise. He has proven His promises through Jesus Christ.

c.        When we trust Him, we can rest and be quiet in His presence.