2. Matthew 28:1-6Luke 24:1-7 Mark 16:1-6 John 20:1-8 The Resurrection of Christ Accounts of the Resurrection

3. The Resurrection of Christ Evidences of the Resurrection The sealing of the sepulchre (Mt. 27:59-66) The empty tomb (Lk. 24:2-3) The grave clothes (Jn. 20:5-7) The testimony of the angels (Lk. 24:4-6) The post-resurrection appearances (1 Cor. 15:5-8) The testimony of the witnesses (Acts 10:39-41)

4. The Resurrection of Christ Prophesied by David –Psalm 2:7; Acts 13:32-33 –Psalm 16:8-11; Acts 2:25-31 Foreshadowed by Jonah –Jonah 1:17 –Matthew 12:40 Four Things About the Resurrection

5. The Resurrection of Christ Predicted by Christ –Matthew 16:21 –John 2:19-22 Preached by the Apostles –Acts 2:32 –1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Four Things About the Resurrection

6. The Resurrection of Christ Significance of the Resurrection Confirms the teachings of Jesus are true (Jn. 2:19, 22) Gives assurance that Jesus is going to be the Judge of all men (Acts 17:31) Proves Jesus is the Son of God (Rom. 1:4) Secures our justification (Rom. 4:25) Makes preaching profitable (1 Cor. 15:14)

7. The Resurrection of Christ Significance of the Resurrection Gives real value to our faith (1 Cor. 15:14) Guarantees our own resurrection (2 Cor. 4:14) Causes us to see the greatness of God’s power (Eph. 1:19-20) Provides hope (1 Pet. 1:3) Makes baptism effective to save (1 Pet. 3:21)