The Resurrection of Jesus and the Power of Truth
The resurrection of Jesus is proclaimed in John 20:1-10 and other gospels, showcasing the power of truth over force. Jesus' victory over death transforms lives, from the empty tomb to encounters with Mary and the disciples. The truth sets people free and challenges false narratives, inviting us to respond with faith.
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He is Risen! John 20:1-10 (p. 1000) (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12,)
Truth Jesus confronts power standing before Pilot Jesus reveals a new basis of power: TRUTH His authority is based on truth Pilot only knows authority based on force The church spread & engulfed the Roman Empire
1. Resurrection Jesus was buried hurriedly. Women went to tomb to complete the burial Angels send women to tell disciples Simon Peter & John run to the tomb & go in
1. Resurrection They see a strange sight: Fully arranged burial cloths but no body inside If stealing it, why unwrap the body first? They still did not understand (v 9)
2. Responses JOHN He saw and believed (v 8) It looked like Jesus had risen through the cloths John believed without understanding
2. Responses MARY Mary hangs around the tomb bewildered Jesus body is gone they have taken my Lord I don t know where Bumps into Jesus thinks he s the gardener
2. Responses Jesus says her name: Mary Her despair is turned to joy He gives her a simple task a momentous task She is apostle ( sent one ) to the apostles News forever changes way people relate to God
2. Responses My father & your father, my God & your God God the Father is as much ours as his He opened way of fellowship, intimacy with God
2. Responses CHIEF PRIESTS A third group responded very differently Single-mindedly pursued their own agenda They wanted to protect their power and privilege We ll say the disciples stole the body
Living It What is truth? (jn 19:38) We have become so jaded by falsehood Truth is elusive Some truths matter a lot! We choose how we respond We are people of the truth (Jn 20:37) The truth will set you free (Jn 8:32)
Living It We live by faith in Jesus words to Mary: My father & your father, my God & your God God is our father Jesus is our Redeemer The Holy Spirit is our comforter Jesus: I am with you always (Mt 28:20)
