Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

As we follow the History of Jesus resurrection morning the witnesses to what occurred this day have recorded in all the four gospels and each one of them are similar and are presented from four viewpoints. Like any witness each person sees what is important to them and that is how we have the four gospel viewpoints in the Bible. It was inspired by the Holy Spirit written this way for all people in this world to understand.

 God grace is on display here through his sovereignty making it known to men and women alike. God is the Alpha and Omega. The beginning and then ending of everything. This was all God’s plan for His Son Jesus. To take away the sin of the world.

 Matthew’s view here shows Jesus was born a King. He lived as a King. He died as a King, and He arose from the dead a King. Amen!

 The Jewish people were looking for the Messiah to rule and reign, but they do not believe Jesus is Messiah.

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

All agree to fact Jesus Christ was the person that was crucified, and he is risen as he said. All other religions record the death of their leader. Only the Christian faith records in the Bible Resurrection of our creator. All other religious leaders were human and are dead. They could save themselves, nor you or me. Only Jesus is alive! Our Lord and Savior Jesus Arose!

 Only Jesus is the son of the living God!  Only Jesus can save us!

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

All agree and say that it occurred on the first day of the week, and that the stone was rolled/taken away. Fact it was rolled away not by human hands.

 The power of God is on display. This stone can be compared our sin that needs to be removed before we can have a right relationship with our God. Amen.

 We cannot remove our sin ourselves; it is too heavy for human hands. Only our Lord and Savior can remove it.   

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

Not all of the four gospels include all the women that went to the tomb that morning John only list one Mary Magdalene. Luke lists four Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were there. The number does not matter it is the fact they went to anoint with sweet spices the body of Jesus.  It was part of the burial process.

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

They all agree Angels were present that day! As they were at Jesus birth. Matthew says the angel of the Lord, Mark says they saw a young man sitting on the right side. Luke said two men stood by them in shining garments, John says two angels in white sitting, head and foot where Lord lay. This is a clear display of the divine presence God. Angels were present at the birth and death of Jesus. The Alpha & Omega the beginning of life and the end of life. The annunciation of the Joy to the world, was now crucified and arose from the death unto life everlasting.       

How quickly they forgot!   How quickly we forget!

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

Angels said:

Matthew says, “ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen!”

Mark says, “Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen!”

 Luke asks, “Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here but is risen!”

Jesus said:

John says, Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father:

All record that he is not in the grave and that he has risen or was about to ascend to my Father above. Amen!

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

All agree Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and Peter. He gives them messages to relay to the other disciples.

Three of, Matthew, Mark, and Luke say to tell disciples to meet Jesus at Galilee. This would have been a safer place for them. Because all of Jerusalem was looking for to kill them too.

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

Matthew 28:1 In the end of the sabbath, s it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

 Matthew 28:2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

 Matthew 28:3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

 Matthew 28:4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

 Matthew 28:5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

 Matthew 28:6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

 Matthew 28:7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

Go quickly and tell the world about your Jesus! Fellowship with believers.

 Matthew 28:8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

 Matthew 28:9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and

 worshipped him.

 Matthew 28:10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!

This alter of confession can be your Galiee where you will me Jesus the savior of the entire world.

Will you meet him here today?

Jesus said on the cross it is finished.  If you believe your sins will be forgiven and you may obtain everlasting life in Paradise with Jesus!

If you reject him you will receive eternal death in hell with Satan!

I believe and I was not there to witness any of this history, but I believe the Bible is the true word of God, written for us to help us get back to God and our Creator.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

All God’s people said, Hallelujah! Christ Arose!  Amen!