resurrection - Brian Friedl

The Greatest Words

Brian — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 12:03:57 +0000

As Mary Magdalene and Mary approached the tomb, their hearts and minds must have been overwhelmed with grief and sorrow. For not only had the lost a friend and son, but the Messiah. And yet they pressed on with a dutiful and love filled courage.

Upon arrival, the found not what their heart mourned and expected. Instead and Angel uttered the words “He is not here. He has risen, just as He said…”. In an instant, their minds must have raced with new possibilities and hope. For joy abounded where short-sided grief and mourning once reigned.

They must have sounded crazy as they shared the angels words with the disciples, but in their minds these brothers would have recalled the words of Jesus telling them of His death and resurrection. For Him to have risen and fulfilled all of what He said was even greater than their misconceived notion of His earthly rule. For He had overcome death once and for all. Sin and death had lost. The victory had been won for all eternity!

Reflection

Meditate on these words “He is not here, He has risen”

What do these words really mean to you?

What is their significance in your life?

What would your life be like without them?

Praise God for His mercy and great plan of salvation!

Prayer

Father, we thank you that You not only hear us but you made a way for us to have access to you. You have reached down and rescued us from our sin and adopted us into Your Family. What love and tender care You have for us! Remind us of these truths in our darkest hours, when we can’t see clearly, and when we are in mourning. For with You all things are possible in Jesus, Amen!

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Reasonable Resurrection

Brian — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 12:42:13 +0000

Why is important that Jesus appeared to so many after the resurrection? Because it puts to rest the human speculation that the resurrection was not real.

If the body had been stolen by the disciples, an appearance would not have been possible. To appear to one would have left the possibility of a cover up, but 500 at one time? Even the historical writers of the day make mention of it. God’s plan perfectly points to His son and the reconciliation of the world through His death and resurrection.
Personal Reflection

I heard a phrase this weekend during our service. “Reason doesn’t contradict faith it strengthens faith”. As you examine the life of Jesus, including His death and resurrection, do so with a mind of reason. God’s Word will not only stand under the scrutiny of man’s reason, but will transform hearts in alignment with its truth. If your faith isn’t where you think it should be, the cross is the place to start. Paul concludes that if the death and resurrection weren’t real then we are believing in vain.

Prayer Focus

Father in heaven, help us not to leave reason out if our pursuit of knowing you. You have given us this mind, guide us to diligently seek answers. May your Son’s life, death, and resurrection be solid facts of our faith. We praise you for your mercy and grace! We praise you for your perfect plan! And we praise you that you have called us out of darkness and into the light to do your will and your work. Teach us your ways that we might walk in them unwavering, Amen!

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Brian — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 12:41:43 +0000

Why is important that Jesus appeared to so many after the resurrection? Because it puts to rest the human speculation that the resurrection was not real.

Prayer Focus

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