Christ Resurrects
Sunday, March 31, 2024Key Verse
“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him” (Mark 16:6)
Text — Mark 16:1-11
Message
The Mathematician and Scientist G. B. Hardey (1877-1947), while searching for the true religion said, “I really have only two questions. One: Has anybody ever cheated death? And two: Did he make a way for me to follow? Those are my only two questions.” In his quest, he discovered that the tombs of religious leaders that ever lived were occupied. But Jesus’ tomb became empty three days after he was crucified. Jesus cheated death, which answered his first question. G. B. Hardey found the answer to his second question in the Bible, where Jesus Himself said, “Because I live, you shall live also.”
The resurrection accounts by many witnesses and Jesus’ empty tomb are proofs of Jesus’ resurrection. Many still doubt Jesus’ resurrection today as they erroneously believe that it is a fictitious story. The scriptures which cannot lie, tell us that He was seen not just by His apostles but also by above 500 brethren at once. Let us rejoice for our Saviour rose on this day and is alive forevermore. His resurrection guarantees our redemption.
Quote
His resurrection – our redemption
Challenge
Ensure you know the risen Saviour personally.
Prayer for today
Holy Father, let the power that raised Christ dwell in me.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
