April 9, 2023 -- Mark 16:1-8 -- Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
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When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3 And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” 4 And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. 5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. 6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” 8 And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
Mark 16:1-8 ESV
He is risen! He is risen indeed! This phrase usually spoken by the minister is then picked up by the gathered congregation. All our Christian faith hangs on this truth, Jesus Christ is risen.
Because Jesus is risen the Father’s promises are shown and proven to be yes and Amen.
Because Jesus is risen believers have new life.
Because Jesus is risen we are assured the Father knew the worst of our condition, sent His Son, the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world and by His Spirit we are constantly assured nothing will ever separate us from the Father.
Because Jesus is risen believers have a message to tell the whole world.
The women went away from the tomb afraid. No wonder. They’d seen an angel who stands in the presence of God. They’d expected Jesus to be dead, but He learned that He is alive. Whenever the power of God breaks into the story of our lives there is fear, because everything is new. Nothing will ever be the same again. It takes time for the terror of fear to become the appropriate fear of God and wonder-filled reverence walking in His way.
Our Father in heaven hallowed and blessed be Your Name. Your Son is risen through Your glory and believers have life forevermore. Glory and wisdom, power and strength, honour and blessing belong to You, Triune God, now and forever more! Let the wondrous news of Jesus’ resurrection be boldly proclaimed in pulpits across our land so that battered souls, fast-bound by the chains of sin, may find the freedom which can only be found in You, God. Amen.
https://youtu.be/WSs4_vc0pq0 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” Martijn de Groot
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