Today’s program is taken from John’s Gospel chapter 10 about the Resurrection and his Appearances that occur after it. Matt makes a comparison to the resurrection of Lazarus with that of Christ in John 11:32-45. (John 20:1-18, 10:1-4, 20:16, 11:32-45)
Today Pastor Matt explores the 40 day period between Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and His ascension, 40 days later. Resurrection Sunday and the Ascension 40 days later are the two “bookends” of the physical, bodily Appearances of the Resurrected Jesus to His disciples In John 20 we see the initial conditions of Jesus’ appearances Many of the directives of our Lord during His appearances have to do with sharing the message and spreading the Word of Jesus and all…
Looking forward to Resurrection Day this coming Sunday, Pastor Matt today explores a number of aspects of Hebrews chapters 8 & 9. These chapters speak to the Anointed Life of Christ, His Death as Sacrifice, and His Resurrection as an Accomplishment Jesus’ Royal Ascension as Service The Gift of Salvation Hebrews describes the Better Promises and the Better Covenant that make the way for us into God’s presence once again And they describe the benefit of the advantage given to…
In today’s program, Pastor Matt explores our many spiritual benefits flowing from Jesus’s resurrection from the dead. The principal scripture for today is 1 Peter 1:1-12. The meaning and product of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead Resurrection is a work of the Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) Resurrection extends to our Salvation (our Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification) Resurrection extends to the Covenant by Grace through Faith Resurrection extends to our Present Works for our God and His purposes (1…
Today, Pastor Matt & Virgil Evans host a “call in” program. Matt discusses the subject introduced by the first caller, saying that Easter is actually the reason for the season Matt point out the many proofs of a historical Jesus and sites many non-Biblical sources (Luke 1:1-4; 1st John 1:1-4; John 2; Luke 2:25-38, 51; Luke 1:67-80)
Matt Burton and Virgil Evans discuss Jesus Christ’s death, that was carried out by professionals. A death that was slow, humiliating, excruciating and confirmed. This specific Jesus. Jesus is buried: John 19:38-42 & Matthew 27: 62-66 Jesus is Resurrected — and witnessed by many! (1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 7:5, 20:24-29; Acts 8 & 9)