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 talks about the reign of Jesus, our ascended King. Jesus is Alive and Ruling Ephesians chapters 1-3 teach us of the Ascended Lord’s reign (Ephesians chapters 1-3)
Today, Pastor Matt talks about Jesus’ miraculous resurrection from the dead. He is not only alive, but repeatedly demonstrates this remarkable fact to His disciples. Thomas finally witnesses the risen Jesus himself, and confesses himself that Jesus is indeed Lord, and God. (John 20; Genesis 2:7; Psalm 35)
Today, Pastor Matt discusses the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to His disciples, as as recorded in John 20, and His commission to them. the Lord commissioned them to go be witnesses, to give testimony of Him, his life, death and, most importantly, His resurrection Jesus, the creator of all things, initiates a new creation by being the RE-creator and He gives peace to those members of His royal priesthood of believers He has commissioned that royal priesthood to be about…
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…
Faith is what the evidence, and facts point to. Grace not only forgives but brings one into the family This is reality. Invites skeptic, atheist to consider facts. Hear what Christians believe, Believers use this to take over the world in love and grace. Share Truth and encourage. I believe Jesus Christ and His Word, The Very God indwells me by His Spirit. Seek the Lord while He made be found. He has left a clear trail. He is seeking…
I Corinthians 15:3,4Jesus vindicated by Resurrection: He has all authority. He came to demonstrate that He is Lord, among other things. Jesus was dead and was crucified. It is a historically robust fact that He was raised. History did meet a miracle. Forty days between Resurrection and Ascension. I Corinthians 15 catalogs appearances, evidence, restates gospel According to the scriptures: 1) Christ died for our sins 2) buried 3) raised on third day Christ, the Anointed One, our King is Who…
We share in kingdom business: love, redemption, forgiveness, showing grace. It is what one does with the opportunity that matters. 40 days of appearances between resurrection and ascension. The gospels and Acts verify appearances. I Corinthians 15 details appearances, not comprehensive. Mark moves abruptly. Mark 16:1-8 set up for appearances; ends Mark 16:9-20 added on for harmonization v.7 Jesus had told disciples where to meet Opportunity is to “go and tell”. Share what you know. There is no secret anymore: go,…