See more ideas about he is risen, jesus pictures, christ. This event called the new birth gives rise to the hope. Even in these troubling, confusing, difficult times when you just want to give up and call it quits we can keep going because Jesus keeps us going. Well, theres this inheritance, and its undefiled, and its imperishable, and its unfading, and as you enter it, heaven is going to praise you. Leader: Our eyes have been opened; ALL: Our refuge in trouble is in the Lord. I have three questions about the living hope that I think the text answers. Because He is risen, we too will be raised with a glorious new body! But it's so popular it ranked among the top pages viewed: 2023 All Rights Reserved. The disciples, whose eyes were kept from recognizing Jesus said we HAD hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. In the past tense we HAD hoped. Sermon Outline BECAUSE HE LIVES KEY PASSAGE: Luke 24:1-12 The centurion's song from the foot of the cross: Journey to the Cross: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, Sadness and Despair: The Darkest Days of All Time, The Father's, Son's and Believer's Perspectives of the Cross. Its a guarantee available to anyone and everyone. It says we were born again to a living hope born to a living hope. The Christians were shot dead immediately. I dont deserve a family of believers, I dont deserve life, and I dont deserve breath. It is a reminder that our hope as Christians is not in the things of this world but in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It matters greatly to us, because it not only means Jesus is who he said he is, but because his resurrection affects our past, our present, and our future simultaneously. The very purpose of His resurrection is to set us free as Jesus made all things new. 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. The Pain of Betrayal. We take privacy seriously and will carefully protect your email address. And His teachings are not dead, barren, nor empty, but they are backed up by his coming back to life. Because Jesus lives, we have a hope that lives on. Because Jesus lives, we have a hope that lives on. And dance on the callous grave of war. Verse 6: In this you rejoice, that is in this keeping that God does of you, and in this inheritance you rejoice. Just looking into the flow of the thought there. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 4:5, Then each one of you will receive his praise from God. Thats not even open to question. Do you have that conviction? My question is: What did you experience in the new birth? We believe Scripture's very clear message that humanity was separated from God because He is holy and we are not. Life would certainly never be the same! And it changes lives. Amen. Your generosity is both a blessing and encouragement. Nobody made you up. Thats going to be praised. And they realized it was all true. Lets start with mercy because its where everything starts. It's never dependent on us and our own abilities; it's only found in Him. The resurrection is a historical event 2,000 years ago. Helpful Not Helpful It says, According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope. Everything I just described about the new birth is subconscious. . Now, we live in the Twin Cities, which has been pretty fertile recruiting ground for terrorists, which means that it is totally within the realm of possibility that before Im done, someone would just walk right in there and shoot me dead, stand in front of you, said, Dont move, and then just walk down the aisles and say, Are you a Christian?, So my question is where did you get the conviction that at that moment, you would not waver when they ask. What I get is words that you can look at, which means I could be tested. Its as if God said, Im going to keep your inheritance. Karl Marx is dead. Sin and suffering dont have the final word. Its in your face now. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. There is one answer: the word. A donation of any amount isneeded andgreatly appreciated. "@StanPic25845029 @RangerTheDogg @ShennyWalrond @BenjiTibetan @smoke_schnauzer @h_myles @3phibotticelli @sweetAbby20 @dudley_doodle @LJ_doodle @Susansm70570449 @ctinebean @QueenVLM @markblk9779 @stephchambers3 @StrivsMiller @iggiesrule89 @dog_phoebe @badpiratemonkey @vwcecil Good Morning Stan and all our pals, happy blessed Easter to you all, He is Risen! Every day is a sad day, and every day is a happy day. Verse six: In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by the fiery trials, these various trials. Second Corinthians 6:10: sorrowful, yet always rejoicing. Thats exactly what we have here. And even Thomas eventually comes to say "Indeed." "He is Risen, Indeed.". It will be there. But some had speculated that perhaps the Norse Vikings had made it here centuries before Columbus. Empty tomb symbolizing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Easter and the cross of sacrifice and suffering and bright light background (iStock). I would like you to be able to do that when were done. 52 Likes, 0 Comments - Hannah Higginson (@hannahhigginson.art) on Instagram: ""Like those angelic messengers in the meridian of time, we also declare, "He is not here: for." Hannah Higginson on Instagram: ""Like those angelic messengers in the meridian of time, we also declare, "He is not here: for he is risen." I could no longer go away. When we hope in Him, we find the confidence and strength to face any challenge that comes our way. Hes infinitely valuable. The reason we do so is because, as our text says, Jesus was resurrected on the first day of the week, Sunday. ***Lent: 40 Titles for 40 Days(Download NOW: 40 Titles for Lenten Devotions)What is Lent? Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. When you think about your hope and new birth resting on great mercy, how does that affect you? We are believing. What Happens When You Come to the End of Yourself? Can you do that? 11 So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. 53K views, 2.2K likes, 2.6K loves, 2.8K comments, 210 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ABS-CBN News: Healing Eucharist Mass | Teleradyo (16 April 2023) (Photo by: Godong/Universal Images Group via Getty Images). Because He lives, we too can have et. Because He is Risen, we have a hope that nothing can ever destroy. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Whats it like to be born again? Come and see the place where he lay. Dont worry. No, simply because of what He did for us. Thats not what it says. Heres a word about the new birth. Amen. Easter Greeting from Reasons for Hope* Jesus. I use the King James Version because thats what she wouldve wanted. <. If you try to carve your life and say, I got happy days and sad days, you got a big problem. After He fell down carrying His cross, Jesus kept going. The meaning of by great mercy means youve been born unto hope, which further means all your hope is by mercy all your hope and new birth are by underserved kindness, which should fill you with a sense of great confidence. Its supposed to make the gold come out at the other end, so that you praise it, and honor it, and glorify it. Verse 5: Being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Verse 8: Though you do not now see him, you believe in him. Youre guarded through faith, and though you dont see him, you believe in him. Hidden in the six verses of Psalm 23 are 11 names for Jesus. Because without that, we don't have a firm hope. Thats why were asking, Whats the basis of your hope? He didnt. We all shall be raised, either to eternal life or to eternal judgment. Perhaps you feel that God is nowhere in the picture of your pain right now. After He was crucified after He died and was buried Jesus kept going. Though you dont now see him, you love him. (Photo by: Godong/Universal Images Group via Getty Images), The Life of Jesus part II retraces His steps before crucifixion, We believe Scriptures very clear message. Whats the answer to the question, whats the basis of your hope? The views expressed in this opinion . Even though they walked with Jesus they still had their doubts and would waver in their belief. 17 And if Christ is not risen, your faith isfutile; (D)you are still in your sins! Third, since its a hope now, and Ive been born now, what is the present experience like of having a living hope? The Bible says, by raising Jesus from death, he has given us new life and a hope that lives on (1 Peter 1:3 CEV). [Rom 6:9-11 ESV] 9 We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. Learn about the riches He gives to all who are His. Thats just what it says. Everything needed for you to experience peace with God and have eternal life is accomplished. You see him preferable to money and power and fame. I put on my mothers gravestone, kept by the power of God, because thats what King James says. Because His power over the grave is living hope, the hope that Christ offers us it's constant, active, and it lasts forever. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. Should I Give Up Something? The stories were from many years ago. Hardcover. Allow me to explain. Whats the gold? And the same uniqueness that is in Jesus Christ is available to all who have faith in him. And He knows the pain of isolation abandoned by His disciples and crying out on the cross, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46). They came to Him, clasped His feet, and worshiped Him. And all it takes is faith. Where was that? ' 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, I have seen the Lordand that he had said these things to her. After He was betrayed and abandoned by His disciples, Jesus kept going. (video)Ways to Glorify God - Bookmark, Read: Is Leonard Cohens Hallelujah a Christian Song?*******. That doesnt feel any particular way. Our painful past is redeemed, no matter how far weve strayed from his commands. because we have an incredible hopethe hope that one day we will be with God forever. Colossians 1:18, "And He is the head of the body, the Church. Paradise. Now lets bore in a little further on the new birth. CLICK TO DONATEto Reasons for Hope*Jesus(a501c3 Ministry)Use a Credit Card or PayPalfor safe, secure giving. They simply did not have things all figured out. Gracious love. I am assuming, as we go to this first question now What is the basis of your living hope? (Article)How Should You Observe Lent? In fact, you cant fully explain it. Whom are you seeking? Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away. 16 Jesus said to her, Mary. She turned and said to him in Aramaic, Rabboni! (which means Teacher). We will rise. Theyre doing a little Easter NPR interview of various worshipers, this is all about hope, right? 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. It was easy to dismiss these sagas as legendary. He can also turn our fear into peace! Thats God towards us. You become united to Christ, his death counts for yours, no more sin. By guarding it according to your word. When people learn of the fact of the resurrection and are giving faith by the Holy Spirit their lives change forever. Were trusting. What do you think? Why It's Important to Declare "He Has Risen" Today Here from the world we turn: TRYST: 229: The fields are white unto harvest . You now see him as different, more than money, more than stocks, more than fame. There you will see him.' Now I have told you." So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. This is to be the highlight of the week for us, as it is also the highlight of the church calendar not Christmas but Easter. Be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.(Matthew 28:20 NLT), Dustin Anderson, Th.M.Lead Writer, Hope for the Heart. Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. This discovery changed everything the Vikings had outpaced Columbus by 500 years. He serves as senior pastor ofShadow Mountain Community Churchin El Cajon, California and his 30-minuteradio program "TurningPoint" isheard on more than 2,200 radio stations daily. In essence, they are two sides of the same coin. He endured beatings . Therefore, no resurrection, no hope. And she clung to him. The basis of your living hope is the mercy of God totally underserved and the resurrection of Jesus so that you are caught up into his indestructible life, and this miracle by which the eyes of your heart are opened to see the self-authenticating glory of Christ in the gospel. Our old self is put away and we put on our new identity in Christ. (Article and Video)This Time Called Lent(Video)Prepare for Lent(Video)Lent Reflections (Video)How Should You Observe Lent? No new birth, no hope. We will rise. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? One is a wish or desire, the other is a certainty or guarantee. A last element: already in this life we have within us a participation in the Resurrection of Christ. 2 And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. But Jesus did what He promised He would. If we reject it, it . In mercy, hes going to be saying, Well, done, good and faithful servant. You will scarcely be able to believe it. Jesus then vanished from their sight but they found the other disciples and said to them The Lord has risen Indeed. This changed everything for the disciples. "He Is Risen" by David Roper The hope of the Christian, that anchor sure and steadfast, is the hope of heaven. Most people are surprised that the resurrection has anything to do with the present. Were still sinful, yes, but Hes still in the business of saving us. Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. Hes precious to you. We would die in despair. The Lord appeared to you. Whats your strategy? 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The This is worth repeating: we are to live lives of joy, assured of Gods love for us. Its a message of hope that far outlasts this annual holiday. 1 Cor 15:17 And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Saviors Grace, by James Smith (1802-1862). He who believes in me, though he may die, yet shall he live." Jesus triumphed over death and he triumphed over evil. Those are my three questions. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. Whats your strategy to make war on your old or young, sinful heart? INTRODUCTION. John 11:25-26 - Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. What significance do colors have in the Bible? Buddha is dead. If that's the key to living the Christian life to fighting sin to having a passion for Jesus, to making a difference in the world, then we need the word of God. ALL: In thanks and praise, we shall worship God! Second, we love him. Lets start in the middle of verse 3 so we get the flow, You are born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, here it is, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, unfading, kept in heaven for you.. Thats how I was born again. Social sharing is permitted. Not because we were born into a Christian household, not because we followed a religion, not because we were "good enough." Whats the basis of it? Notice the word through. He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. No resurrection, no new birth. Song: "On Zion's Glorious Summit Stood." First Peter 1:7: So that the tested genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Heres my question for you: Is that praise, glory, and honor your praise that is your being praised, your being honored, and your being glorified, or is it Jesuss? In our text we see the change of Mary Magdalene. It perseveres through the most difficult days, shines a light in the darkest night, and anchors us in the fiercest storm. Would you do that? Why? Because Christ has risen, death no longer has the last say; because he is risen, the sting of death has lost its power; because Jesus is risen we have a hope that will never perish, spoil or fade.this was Heidi's Hope, the hope of Heaven. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him. 3 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. What did you experience? Joseph Smith is dead. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. (Ephesians 1:45 NLT). Get this FREE resource and find healing & freedom from spiritual abuse. Then verse 8: Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, or literally, glorified. Thats amazing. Your generosity is both a blessing and encouragement. 10 For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. That means, we have rock-solid hope for the future. You cannot love someone you have not seen or do not know. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18). It alters us all. The Resurrection Means We're Justified He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. Okay? Itll never be defiled. In the new birth, we have been shown his infinite value. >>Click here to get equipped with encouraging and empowering Biblical truth andwisdom from Reasons for Hope*Jesus. He says, "if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Whenever Im at my lowest lows I take comfort in the promises of Jesus Christ. Since Jesus was the Passover LAMB, Why Didn't God Provide a Lamb in Genesis 22? The word blazes with Christ and in the sight of his glory. For death itself will be destroyed. No voices can tell you this. A Remez In Psalm 22? Get the recap of top opinion commentary and original content throughout the week. But Jesus is alive. 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Youve been through fire as a church. God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8 ESV). I heard that theres a personal God. The new birth is something that happens in here. 1 Corinthians 4 verse 5, Then each one of you will receive his epainos. I know it says commendation in the ESV, but it means praise. Let me ask: How do you keep from sinning each day? Because a word has been touched by the Holy Spirit. My answer to the question is this is praise of you, honor of you, glory to you. What does it mean for us today? But it's so popular it ranked among the top pages viewed: Reasons for Hope* Jesus is donor supported. Hope is what the world needs now, and the resurrection gives it abundantly. With this assurance, we live in a very different way. It changes everything around the dinner table. Dr. Stanley explains that because of Jesus' resurrection, we can live without worry, pray with confidence, and lead lives of godly influence. 4 Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He is the Risen Lord. I heard that story, and something happened. No, at the darkest moment of all, when defeat seemed certain, God was sealing our hope, enthroning it for all eternity in his Son. 'Greetings,' He said. Leader: Because He is Risen, we have hope. The chorus is a testimony of hope and assurance: Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone, . The hope Jesus gives us the hope of eternal life cannot be taken away. Here are 5 reasons the resurrection brings hope to followers of Jesus: 1. We are united with Christ. I take these together. You rejoice in him, and maybe, best of all, he is keeping your church, and hes keeping you. What happened? He rose from the grave and is now seated in heaven at the right-hand side of God the Father. You will not be the one praising you, not by anything. Youve been through fire, every one of you. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. Romans 6:5: If we have been united to him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united to him in a resurrection like his. The Holy Spirit does this miracle. 13 They said to her, Woman, why are you weeping? She said to them, They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him. 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. this. We struggle when we try to live life in our own power, in our own strength. Maybe its a mistake, because you want to live. There will always be joy and sorrow all the time in one soul. Please support Reasons for Hope* Jesuswith a donation of $5, $10, $20, or more. Market data provided by Factset. It is imperishable. New Heart English Bible knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will present us with you. If youre a Christian, youve been born again. Thats the picture. I didnt earn this. The resurrection changed the ancient practice of a 7th day Sabbath and replaced it with a Sunday sabbath. Grief comes into joy, makes joy more difficult, more complex, and the moment where grief is getting the upper hand, joy doesnt look like joy. Hes gathering the people. When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. . God is going to smile upon that faith that came through hell, that came through fire, and did not throw God away, which means that whats being praised is Christ-exalting faith. But Almighty God, in his loving kindness, devised a plan of redemption. In Christ, we have a love that endures, a hope that perseveres, and a power that keeps us going. Few phrases pack as much power, mystery, and hope as that. I dont deserve you to be nice to me. ET on EWTN: Holy Mass and Rosary on Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Thursday within the. We have been born again unto a living hope. I could be wrong. We know how bad things can get, and so we are grateful they are better. Our mission is to glorify God by equipping, encouraging, and empoweringYOU to understand the Bibleandgrow in faith. Saint Paul wrote that, unless Christ rose from the dead, our faith is in vain (1 Corinthians 15:17).Through his death, Christ saved mankind from bondage to sin, and He destroyed the hold that death has on all of us; but it is His Resurrection that gives us the promise . I want you all believers to know your living hope. Mary Magdalenes change was instantshe had seen the risen Jesus! 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. But if we humble ourselves, and depend on the power of God for help, He will give us strength beyond our understanding. Usually we say "Once upon a time" but How about we start it this way In the beginning, God created EVERYTHING! 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faithmore precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by firemay be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 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