Text: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 50-58
“Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us.
This is the Lord; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.”
– Isaiah 25:9, ESV
Resurrection Sunday is more than the miracle of a man coming back to life.
It is the fulfillment of David’s prophecy in the Psalms.
For You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow Your Faithful One to see decay. (Psalm 16:10)
It is the making-true of the angel’s promise to Joseph.
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21, HCSB)
It is the resurrection of hope.
According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that is imperishable, uncorrupted, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. (1 Peter 1:3-4, HCSB)
It is the irremovable seal on God’s vow of love to His children.
For all the promises of God find their Yes in him…And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. (2 Corinthians 1:20-22, ESV)
It is the definitive declaration that the Love we long for is not dead.
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39, ESV)
He is alive!
The Creator God wrapped His infinite being in flesh (John 1:14).
The Son of God endured temptation and humiliation, scorn and scourge (Hebrews 4:14-16, Matthew 27:15-44).
He satisfied the wrath of the holy and just Father, reconciling us to God (Romans 5:6-11).
And He walked out of the grave, forever defeating death and sin (1 Corinthians 15:55-57).
Dear friends, Jesus lived and died to buy your pardon, just like the old hymn says. He lives!
Hallelujah, the Gospel is true!
Save this lock screen to your phone as a daily reminder this week that we worship a living Savior.
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Happy Easter Everyone! This study was an great journey for me… Really helping me prepare my heart and mind to truly celebrate Easter. Thank you SRT writers! Well done!
It's been a joy to have you with us, Carissa! I hope you'll join us for The Risen Christ plan too!
xoxo-Kaitlin
What a beautiful ending to a beautiful study plan. Thrilled that the Holy Spirit led all of us here to experience this. Happy Easter from China!
Happy Easter everyone!!!
Fill me up God! Oh how I love feeding my spirit. I’m 23 & I’ve came along way, I’m not like many my age but I love God so much & I’m so thankful for what he has done in my life. Happy Easter everyone!
Church today focused on the truth of the Gospel as it relates to Easter. I Cor 15:1-4. He died for the sin of the world [my sin. He died innocently for my sin]. He was buried [ok. He REALLY was dead]. And then He rose again. [Now He is alive again]. That it is a Gospel of hope. Not of condemnation. Romans 6:23 “The wages of sin is death” [this, then, is what I deserve. What I have earned. Only death awaits for the crimes I have done]. “But the gift of God” [A gift. Not earned. Not purchased. Given]. “Is eternal life” [life. Instead of death]. wow … It all ties together, doesn’t it?
Happy Easter!! This is my first day here. I’m looking forward to worship with you all.
Welcome, Diane! We're so glad you're here. Happy Easter to you. He is risen! xo, Amanda
What an amazing devotional this has been. I had never heard about SRT before this lent season. I’m now a little bummed it’s over. I’m now looking for other plans to start tomorrow! Thank you and happy Easter!!
Heather, we love having you here! So glad you'll be sticking with us for the next plan!
xoxo-Kaitlin
The stone was rolled away. Praise you, Jesus! The tomb is empty and YOU LIVE and have been and continue to actively work in our lives! Thank you for being the Truth, the Way, and the Life. Thank you for your Love and Mercy and Wisdom and Joy. Thank you for making a way.