The Resurrection of Jesus, Day 1: The Empty Tomb

Awakened to Deliver – The Resurrection of Jesus, Day 1: The Empty TombKey Verse: Matthew 28:6 (NASB 2020) – “He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.”Episode Highlights• The Foundation of Our Faith: The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christianity. Without it, our faith would be in vain—but because Jesus lives, we have hope and eternal life.• The Discovery of the Empty Tomb: The women went to anoint Jesus’ body but found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty.• The Angel’s Declaration: “He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said.”• First Witnesses: Jesus first appeared to faithful women, entrusting them with the message of His resurrection.• The Cover-Up Attempt: The religious leaders bribed the guards to lie about the resurrection, showing that hardened hearts resist even undeniable truth.• The Power of the Resurrection: Because Jesus rose, our sins are forgiven, death is defeated, and we have a living hope.Scripture References• Matthew 28:1–10 – The empty tomb and Jesus’ appearance to the women.• 1 Corinthians 15:17–19 – Without the resurrection, our faith is worthless.• Luke 8:2 – Mary Magdalene, from whom Jesus cast out seven demons.• Matthew 28:12–13 – The soldiers are bribed to lie.• 1 Peter 1:3 – We have a living hope through the resurrection.• Romans 6:9 – Death no longer has power over Jesus.• Hebrews 7:25 – Jesus intercedes for us.• John 11:25–26 – Jesus is the resurrection and the life.• Romans 8:11 – The same Spirit that raised Jesus lives in us.Reflection QuestionsAm I living as though the resurrection has truly changed everything in my life?Are there areas where I still walk in fear or defeat, forgetting that Jesus has already won the victory?How can I share the hope of the empty tomb with those around me today?Stay ConnectedFor more content like this, you can find all Jeff’s socials and his book 30 Days of Patience at the Linktree. All his socials are @Fishtok4JesusMinistries.Support This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported! If you feel led to partner with Jeff in spreading the Gospel, consider donating through Jeff’s Linktree.Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.Call to ActionIf this episode stirred your heart, subscribe, rate, and review Awakened to Deliver on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs to hear the good news: the tomb is empty, and Jesus is alive!