"The Empty Tomb"

8/11/2024

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Sermon Notes
Sermon Series: Gospel of John
Sermon Scripture: John 20:1-10

Mary’s Discovery in the Dark (20:1-2)

The Disciples’ Dash to Detection (20:3-7)

There was careful consideration…
- John “saw” with his ______________. (blepei)- The most basic form of seeing. (v. 5)
- Peter “saw” with his ____________. (theorei)- A more careful observation of details. (v. 6)
  - John only ______________.
  - Peter ______________.
- John “saw” with his ______________. (eiden)- To see with understanding. (v. 8)
Notice the cloth configuration…
- The clothes were folded, so this was not the work of a _____________.
- The clothes were still there, so this was not likely the work of a ______________.
The compelling conclusion…
- Jesus is not ______________!
- Jesus must be ______________!
  - Jesus was raised _______________, not spiritually.
  - His resurrection was like Lazarus, but also very different. (John 11:43-44)

John’s Deepening Discernment (20:8-9)

John saw the empty tomb and believed that Jesus had risen from the dead.
John explains that the disciples did not yet fully understand the Scriptures. (John 2:19-22)

Jesus Defeated Death (20:10)

What does the resurrection of Jesus mean for us?
- All of his claims were ____________. (Romans 1:4)
- Our justification was secured. (Romans 4:25)
- He enabled ____________ life. (Romans 6:4)
- Our future resurrection is _________________. (1 Thessalonians 4:14)
- He established His lordship. (Romans 14:9)
- Prophecy was fulfilled. (Luke 24:44-46)
- Our sins are truly ________________. (1 Corinthians 15:17)
- The _______________ is empowered. (Acts 4:33)
- Our inheritance is secure. (1 Peter 1:3-4)
- He is ________________ for you right now. (Romans 8:34)
- ________________ is coming. (Acts 17:30-31)
One final question…
- Do you truly ____________?
- You must in order to be ______________. (Romans 10:9)

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