1. HE IS RISEN
MARK 16:6

2. Jesus Arose from the Dead
Scriptures foretold the resurrection
Psalm 16, Psalm 2, Psalm 110, Isaiah 53
Jesus lived
Jesus made claims He would be raised Matthew 27:62-66, Matt. 16:21-23
Jesus did miracles to prove His claims Mark 2:1-12, Acts 2:22
Jesus raised the dead John 11:1-48; 12:9-11

3. Jesus Arose from the Dead
He died John 19:31-37; Mark 15:42-45
He was buried Mark 15:46-47, John 19:38-42; Matt. 27:65-66
His body was missing on the third day
Luke 21:1,13-43, Matt. 28:11-15
His disciples claimed He arose and appeared to them John 20:24-29, 1-8
The movement grew rapidly in spite of persecution Acts 4:1-22; 2 Cor. 4:16-18

4. Jesus Arose from the Dead
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It is of first importance to the Christian
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
The resurrection was the focal point of the gospel Acts 17:16-18; 4:33; 2:22-36
The resurrection proved the atoning power of Christ’s death for our sins
I Cor. 15:12-19; Romans 6:1-7
If true, then God exists