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• Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Remembering the Resurrection
Luke 24:1-12

Nine purposes of the resurrection of Christ:

1. Completes the cross of Christ Luke 24:46
2. Fulfills the Scriptures 1 Cor. 15:4
3. Gives power to the gospel Romans 1:16
4. Confirms Him as the Son of God with power Romans 1:4
5. Establishes Him as the judge of all mankind Acts 17:31; 10:42
6. Guarantees the believer’s own future resurrection to life 1 Cor. 15:20-23
7. Provides the central theme of gospel preaching Acts 3:15; 4:33
8. Demonstrates the exclusive truth of the Christian faith 1 Cor. 15:16-19
9. Precipitates the high priestly ministry of Christ Romans 8:34; Heb. 7:25

I. Remember the discovery of the women vv. 1-4

A. What they found
B. What they did not find
C. What they experienced

II. Remember the disclosure of the angels vv. 5-8

A. What they asked the women
B. What they revealed to the women
C. What they commanded the women

III. Remember the disbelief of the disciples vv. 9-12

A. The unbelief of the majority
B. The investigation of Peter
C. The wonder of Peter

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