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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Resurrection of Jesus

He Is Not Here, for He Has Risen!

He Is Not Here, for He Has Risen! – Matthew 28:5-7

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The greatest message ever given to mankind was about the empty tomb. Jesus was no longer in the grave. He had risen. Death was defeated.

An Easter Lily

What Did John Believe? – John 20:8-9

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What did John believe while at the empty tomb? It could be that he remembered and believed that Jesus had returned to the Father.

The sign of Jonah

The Sign of Jonah – Luke 11:29-30, 32

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The sign of Jesus–his resurrection from the dead–just like the sign of Jonah, should lead us to repentance and faith.

Why was the stone rolled away?

Why Was the Stone Rolled Away? – Matthew 28:2

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Why did an angel roll away the stone? To show that the tomb was empty. Jesus had risen from the dead and was no longer there.

Where Was Jesus for Three Days?

Where Was Jesus for Three Days? – 1 Peter 3:19-20a

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Where was Jesus' Spirit during the three days his body lay in the tomb? Contrary to popular belief, he was in paradise rather than hell.

The highest place of honor and authority

The Highest Place of Honor and Authority – Ephesians 1:19b-21

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Jesus gave his life as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. But then God raised him to the place of highest honor and authority.

Of first importance

Of First Importance – 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

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The two most important commands are to love God and our neighbors. The two most important doctrines are the death and resurrection of Jesus.

New Birth into a Living Hope

New Birth into a Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3-4

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On Easter, we celebrate Jesus' victory over death. And because of that, those who believe in him have been given new birth into a living hope.

What happened when Jesus rose from the dead?

What Happened When Jesus Rose from the Dead?

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Many things took place when Jesus rose from the dead. He conquered death, took up his rule over the kingdom, and sent us the Holy Spirit.

the mystery of the empty tomb

The Mystery of the Empty Tomb – Matthew 28:12-15

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The mystery of the empty tomb has led to many attempts to explain it away. But, to the believer, it clearly points to his resurrection.

Where was Jesus between his death and resurrection

Where Was Jesus During His Three Days in the Grave?

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Jesus was crucified on Friday and resurrected on Sunday. Where was Jesus during that period between his death an resurrection?

the hope of Israel

The Promised Hope of Israel – Acts 26:6-8

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The hope of Israel centers around Jesus the Messiah and what he did. All of the Law, the Prophets and their promises find fulfillment in him.

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