Easter 2018: Death to Life

Scripture References: Luke 24:1-12, John 10:10, Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 8:10-11, Matthew 11:28-30Intro:Easter: a celebration of Jesus' resurrection.The reality of Jesus' presence and power today.The account of the women at the empty tomb (Luke 24:1-12).The emotional journey of the women: hope, disappointment, and surprise.Key Points:The Empty Tomb:The women's expectation of a dead body vs. the reality of an empty tomb.The angelic question: "Why do you look for the living among the dead?"Remembering Jesus' words: He is risen.The Search for Life:The universal desire for a good and full life.The tendency to seek life in dead things (jobs, relationships, religion, etc.).The reality of sin and death: a broken system (Ephesians 2:1-3).Jesus' promise: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10).Resurrection Power:God's mercy and grace: making us alive with Christ (Ephesians 2:4-5).The gift of salvation: not by works, but by grace (Ephesians 2:8-9).The indwelling of Christ: life through the Spirit (Romans 8:10-11).The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us.Living Resurrection Life:Communion and baptism: symbols of Jesus' death and resurrection.Trading our life for His: a commitment to follow Him.Moving towards others with resurrection life: wiping away tears.Jesus' invitation: "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28-30).Conclusion:Jesus' resurrection is the answer to our longing for a good and full life.We are called to live in the power of His resurrection today.We are to be bearers of resurrection life to a weary world.Call to Action:Reflect on where you are seeking life.Hear Jesus' invitation to trade your life for His.Believe and commit to following Him.Receive and extend resurrection life to others.Come to the table and remember His sacrifice. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.