Matthew 28:1-7
1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.
(Congregation) 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead…”
The resurrection of Jesus brings living hope
Big Idea:
The Reality (vs.3)
The Result (vs.4-9)
The Response (vs.13)
Our Plan:
(1 Peter 1:3-13)
The Reality
(1 Peter 1:3)
“3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…”
The Reality
(1 Peter 1:3)
“3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…”
- This is good news
The Reality
(1 Peter 1:3)
“3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…”
- This is good news
- It flows from God’s mercy
The Reality
(1 Peter 1:3)
“Run, John, run, the law commands, But gives me neither feet nor hands. Far better news the gospel brings: It bids us fly and gives us wings.” ~John Bunyan
- This is good news
- It flows from God’s mercy
The Reality
(1 Peter 1:3)
“Run, John, run, the law commands, But gives me neither feet nor hands. Far better news the gospel brings: It bids us fly and gives us wings.” ~John Bunyan
- This is good news
- It flows from God’s mercy
- God’s mercy brings new birth
The Reality
(1 Peter 1:3)
“Run, John, run, the law commands, But gives me neither feet nor hands. Far better news the gospel brings: It bids us fly and gives us wings.” ~John Bunyan
- This is good news
- It flows from God’s mercy
- God’s mercy brings new birth
- In Christ, we have living hope
The Result
(1 Peter 1:4-9)
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The Result
(1 Peter 1:4-9)
1. A glorious inheritance (4)
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The Result
(1 Peter 1:4-9)
1. A glorious inheritance (4)
2. Guarded through faith for salvation (5)
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The Result
(1 Peter 1:4-9)
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing ~James 1:2-4
1. A glorious inheritance (4)
2. Guarded through faith for salvation (5)
3. Rejoicing in trials (6-7)
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…recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, 33 sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated. 34 For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one.
~Hebrews 10:32-34
The Result
(1 Peter 1:4-9)
1. A glorious inheritance (4)
2. Guarded through faith for salvation (5)
3. Rejoicing in trials (6-7)
4. Souls satisfied in God (8-9)
The Response
(1 Peter 1:13)
1. Prepare your mind
2. Be sober-minded
3. Set your hope fully on Jesus