Problems:

Luke 24:5 (NLT)

5 The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive?

Luke 24:6 – 7 (NLT)

6 He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,

7 that the Son of Man£ must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.”

Luke 24:26 (NLT)

26 Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?”

Luke 24:38 (NLT)

38 “Why are you frightened?” he asked. “Why are your hearts filled with doubt?

John 20:15 (NASB)

15 Jesus said* to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? 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.”

Solutions:

1 Peter 1:8-12 (NASB)

8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

9 obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.

10 As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries,

11 seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.

12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look.

Emotions on Resurrection Day

• Confusion
• Doubting
• Weeping
• Seeking
• Sadness
• Fear
• Despair

Summary

Main Theme:
The significance of Jesus’ resurrection and its implications for believers.

Key Points:

1. The resurrection of Jesus is the central focus of Resurrection Sunday (Easter).
2. Many prophecies foretold Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.
3. The women at the tomb experienced confusion, doubt, and despair, emotions still present today.
4. Jesus’ death on the cross was voluntary and a fulfillment of prophecy.
5. The earthquake and the splitting of rocks at Jesus’ death signify its world-altering impact.
6. The resurrection of other godly people alongside Jesus served as a preview of the future resurrection of believers.
7. Unlike those resurrected in the past, believers will experience a permanent resurrection with glorified bodies.

Conclusion:
Jesus’ resurrection offers hope and assurance to believers that death is not final. It promises a future resurrection with transformed, immortal bodies, just as Jesus demonstrated.

Scriptures Referenced:

1. John 20:15
2. Matthew 27:45-52
3. 1 Corinthians 15:20
4. 1 Thessalonians 4:16
5. Genesis 3:15