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—they were to go and tell the dis ciples what they had seen (28:7- 10; cf. 26:31, 32). 5. The Message o f Jesus (28i9, 10). (a ) , Dispelled' fear. (b ) Presented a responsibility. II. The Confessed Failure of Christ’s Enemies (28 n i- 15 ) . 1. The Bribery o f the Soldiers. 2. The Lie o f the Pharisees. III. The Appearance' o f the Risen Christ on the Mountain in ¡Galilee ( 28 : 16 - 20 ).
Theme: Life Through the Resurrection. T ext : 2 Peter 1:3. ' I ntroduction , i The note o f praise, “ Blessed be the God and Father o f our Lord Jesus Christ.” The Reason for praise,’ “ His great mercy.” I . . The Neèd of Life. .. 1. Man belongs to the cursed creation of which Adam was the head. 2. Christ in His earthly life was born in this sinful creation and He died under its curse. 3. When Christ arose He became head o f a new creation, 4. When men place their faith in Christ they are brought instantly into the new realm and partake o f its resurrection life. II. The Privilege of the New Realm of Life. ' 1. Resurrection life receivedfr‘Born again.” >: 2. A life overflowing with life (John 10 : 10 ). 3. A living hope secured—“Begotten unto a living hope.” 4. A heavenly inheritance promised— “To an inheritance.” ( 1) Incorruptible inheritance. (2) Undefiled inheritance. (3) Unfading inheritance.—W. H. P. I. The evidence of it : 1. Christ was actually dead;. 2. He was buried and the grave was ■ ■ sealed; 3. On the third day the tomb was empty ; 4. He was seen alive by many; 5. Those who bore witness to it devoted their lives to their testimony, and many o f them sealed it with their blood. II. The importance o f it: • '■ 1. It vindicated the character o f Christ; 2. It proved the Father’s acceptance of His sacrifice; 3. It proclaimed His victory over Satan; The Resurrection of Christ. Luke 24:34.
,1. The Appearance (2 8 :16, 17). 2 .' The Comihission (28:18-20). (a) The commission itself. (b ) The geographical boundary.
(c) The promise connected with the commission.
Theme: Knowing Christ in Resurrection Power. T ext : Philippians 3:10 I ntroduction . The order in which a real knowledge of Christ comes. Hudson Taylor once said, “ The Christ life began with the cradle and came up to the cross, while the Christian life begins with the cross and comes down to the humility o f a babe.” I. Knowing Christ through Resurrection Life Imparted. 1. Through the Word o f God. 2. Through experience. ' 3. Through the teaching and impression -i’ :t>f the Holy Spirit. II. Knowing Christ through Resurrection Life Appropriated. 1. By Faith in overcoming ourselves. 2. By Faith in overcoming circumstances. 3. By Faith in overcoming wicked forces. III. Knowing Christ through Resurrected L ife at His Appearing. 1. Colossians 3 :4—Appearing with Him in Glory. 2. Philippians 3 :21—Fashioned Like Him in Glory. 3. John 17:22—Oneness in Glory.—W . H. P.
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