1. First words to Grieving Disciples
Matthew 27:55-28:9

2. A curious Inclusion

3. “Greetings!”
Jesus’ first words

4. “Greetings!”
Jesus’ first words : ‘Chara’: Rejoice!

5. Sunday Morning Misconceptions

6. Sunday Morning Misconceptions
Christ is Dead – forever
Now powerless to help

7. Sunday Morning Misconceptions
Christ is Dead – forever
Now powerless to help
Hope is Futile
Now time to fear

8. Sunday Morning Misconceptions
Christ is Dead – forever
Now powerless to help
Hope is Futile
Now time to fear
Labour was in Vain
Life could be better spent

9. Sunday Morning Misconceptions
Christ is Dead – forever
Now powerless to help
Hope is Futile
Now time to fear
Labour was in Vain
Life could be better spent
you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen (28:5-6)

10. Do not fear: He isn’t Dead
The Master is not Dead
There is no fear necessary
Your labour is not in vain

11. 2 lessons...

12. 2 lessons...
Disciples CAN feel this grief

13. 2 lessons... Disciples CAN feel this grief
Jesus’ First Word to Grieving Disciples:
REJOICE – I am Alive!