Title: Jesus Is Risen / Matthew 28:1-17
Content: Jesus was resurrected / Matthew 28:1-17
Introduction
Thousands of people have come and gone on this earth, but no one has ever returned.
Only our Savior, Jesus Christ, took upon us our transgressions and sins and died, then opened the tomb wide and rose from the grave on the third day.
The members of the council tried to kill Jesus and put him in a tomb forever, but they could not hold Jesus Christ, who became life, in the tomb forever, not even for a week. As prophesied, Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day.
On this proud and meaningful Easter that is not found in other religions, we would like to share grace by speaking with those who witnessed the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the results of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1. Those who witnessed the resurrection of Jesus Christ
1) Mary Magdalene, another Mary witnessed it.
Matthew 28:1-2, 5-8.
2). Those who were guarding the tomb of Jesus witnessed it.
Matthew 28:4, 11.
3). Members of the public received the news of the resurrection from those who kept the tombs.
Matthew 28:11-15
4). The disciples of Jesus met the resurrected Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:16-17.
5). The two disciples on their way to Emmaus met the resurrected Jesus Christ.
Luke 24:31 “Their eyes were opened and they recognized him.”
6). Paul met the resurrected Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:8 “Last of all, he appeared to me as one born out of full term.”
7) A crowd of 500 met the resurrected Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:6 “After that he appeared to more than 500 brothers at once.”
2. State of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
He was resurrected as a spirit.
Spiritual bodies can be seen, seen, touched, and eaten.
Luke 24:31 “Their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but Jesus was not seen by them.”
Luke 24:30 “While he was eating with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them.”
Luke 24:39 “Look at my hands and feet and know that it is me; touch me, and a spirit has no flesh and bones, but as you see I have.”
3. Result of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
1) I have been recognized as the Son of God
In Matthew 27:54, when the centurion and those guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and what was happening, they were very afraid and confessed that this was truly the Son of God.
2) You have received the authority to rule the heavens and the earth from God.
Matthew 28:18 “Jesus came and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
3) He gave peace to those who believe.
John 20:19, 21,26 “Peace be with you”
4) I have become reconciled to God and man
Romans 5:10 “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.”
5) Sinners became righteous
Romans 3:23-24 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by the grace of God through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 4:25 “Jesus was delivered for our sins, and was raised for our justification.”
Romans 6:18 “Freed from sin, you have become slaves to righteousness”
6) We have received eternal life.
Romans 6:23 “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
conclusion
Dear brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ died on the cross, bearing our transgressions and sins, and was resurrected as a spiritual body on the third day.
When you meet and receive the resurrected Jesus Christ and receive Him as your Lord, you can receive forgiveness of all sins, enjoy eternal life, and live a life of peace and victory.
You can also be freed from the curse and live a blessed life.