Resurrection
Jesus Appears to the Disciples: From Fear to Mission (Luke 24:36–49)
In Luke 24:36–49, Jesus appears to His frightened disciples, proves that He has risen bodily from the dead, opens their minds to understand the Scriptures, and commissions them to proclaim repentance and forgiveness of sins to every nation through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Appears on the Road to Emmaus: The Christ Who Opens the Scriptures (Luke 24:13–35)
Two discouraged disciples leave Jerusalem believing everything is over. The risen Jesus joins them on the road, explains the Scriptures, and reveals that God’s plan had been unfolding all along. Their hearts burn within them as they discover that every page of the Old Testament points to Christ.
The Resurrection of Jesus: The Dawn of the New Creation (Luke 24:1–12)
In Luke 24:1–12, faithful women arrive at Jesus’ tomb expecting to anoint His body. Instead, they find the stone rolled away and hear the greatest announcement in history: “He is not here, but He has risen.” The resurrection forever changes the world.
The Burial of Jesus: Hope Hidden Behind a Sealed Stone (Luke 23:50–56)
In Luke 23:50–56, Joseph of Arimathea courageously requests Jesus’ body and lays Him in a new tomb. What appears to be the end of the story is actually God’s preparation for the triumph of the resurrection.
The Sadducees and the Resurrection: The God of the Living (Luke 20:27–40)
In Luke 20:27–40, the Sadducees challenge Jesus with a hypothetical question designed to deny the resurrection. Instead, Jesus exposes their misunderstanding of both Scripture and the power of God.
Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son: Compassion That Conquers Death (Luke 7:11–17)
In Luke 7:11–17, Jesus raises the widow’s son during a funeral procession. Moved by compassion, He intervenes and restores life, revealing His authority over death and His deep care for those who are suffering.
The Resurrection and the Power of God: He Is God of the Living (Mark 12:18–27)
In Mark 12:18–27, the Sadducees challenge Jesus with a question meant to deny the resurrection. Jesus responds by correcting their misunderstanding of Scripture and the power of God, revealing that God is not the God of the dead—but of the living.
Jesus Teaches About the Resurrection: God of the Living, Not the Dead
In Matthew 22:23–33, Jesus teaches about the resurrection. When you’re anchored in truth, no question can shake you. And Jesus is approached with a theological trick question. But His response doesn’t just shut down the trap—it opens a window into heaven. Matthew 22:23–33 (NASB 2020) 23 On that day some Sadducees (who say there is no […]