The Resurrection, Matthew 28:1-15

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

The resurrection of Jesus is of utmost importance to Christianity, as it validates everything Jesus said and taught. It is the key question that all of us need to answer for ourselves: did Jesus rise from the grave? The disciples witnessed Christ's resurrection, and their testimony is supported by multiple factors, including the fear of the disciples, the credibility of the witnesses, and the disciples' theology. The resurrection challenges our assumptions and expectations, and it offers hope for a new earth, new bodies, and a new humanity free from sin.

Takeaways

• The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of Christianity.
• The disciples witnessed Christ's resurrection and their testimony is supported by multiple factors.
• The resurrection challenges our assumptions and expectations.
• The resurrection offers hope for a new earth, new bodies, and a new humanity free from sin.

Chapters

00:00 Being Part of a Church Community
03:20 The Importance of the Resurrection
04:44 The Conspiracy Story
05:14 The Implications of the Resurrection
06:42 The Challenge to Our Assumptions
08:08 The Challenge to Our Expectations
22:00 The Resurrection as the Beginning
23:31 The Meaning and Hope of the Resurrection
29:16 The Hope of a New Earth
30:42 The Hope of New Bodies
36:26 The Hope of a New Humanity
40:47 Reconciliation and Forgiveness