Resurrection Power

Sermon Scripture:  Luke 24:36-53

1.  Jesus’ resurrection appearances were proof of His power to transform death into life! Verses 36-43

• Jesus transformed the fear, trouble and doubts of those disciples into confident joy and peace!
• Jesus transformed through the power of His words to bless them! Peace be with you
• Jesus transformed by demonstrating the physical nature of his resurrected body as proof of his victory over death! Look at my hands and feet, It is I myself. Touch me and see. A ghost doesn’t does not have flesh and bones like Jesus has.

2.  Jesus’ Resurrection teachings provide the understanding of his purpose for the gospel to be preached to the world! Verses 44-48

• Jesus appears to teach them that he truly fulfilled ALL Scripture by suffering and being raised!
• Jesus appears to teach them to understand Scripture!
• Jesus appears to connect his suffering with his victory as the content of the news that bring repentance and forgiveness of sins!
• Jesus appears to make the disciples witnesses to the proof!

3.  Jesus’ Resurrection commission provides the sending power that continues to fuel the mission of the church today! Verses 49-53

• Jesus will send what the Father has promised, a helper!
• Power will come from on high to cover you! The 
• All nations are to hear, starting with Jerusalem!
• Jesus blessed them as he left them! Significance of Bethany?
• Continually worshiped Jesus in great joy and praise!
• Command, Comfort, Covering!

SO WHAT?

• Worship the Lord continually!
• Tell someone about Jesus!
• Learn the Scriptures!
• Believe that Jesus is raised from the dead and alive in heaven today!