The Most Important Event Ever

Scripture:

"Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you" (Mark 16:6-7)

Observation:

Here we have the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The most important event in all of history. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the hinge that all history hangs on. Because Jesus rose again, all his claims were validated. Because Jesus rose again, all humanity is subject to his lordship. Because Jesus rose again, we are all responsible to obey his commands. He proved that he was who he claimed to be. Who did he claim to be?

Jesus claimed to be:

Savior

Messiah

Bread of Life

Light of The World

Not of this World

the I AM

Good Shepherd

Son of God

Resurrection and Life

Teacher and Lord

Way, Truth, and Life

the Revealed God

Alpha and Omega

Application:

When someone comes into the world, heals people and raises people from the dead, you should probably listen to what he has to say. When someone predicts his own death and resurrection, and then does it, you better listen to what he has to say. 2,000 years ago, God came to the earth born as a man, Jesus Christ. He had one mission, to die for the sins of the world. He had to do this because people by themselves cannot satisfy the wrath of a holy God. To make it super plain, Jesus died on the cross so you and I would not have to spend an eternity in Hell.

What should you do? What does Jesus command? Two things: Repent and believe. Repent means to turn from your sinful ways and turn to God. Believe means to put your faith in Jesus Christ and nothing else. God offers eternal life as a free gift, you cannot earn a ticket to Heaven. Maybe you think that because you are a good person, God will just overlook your sins and let you into Heaven. The Bible says that no one is truly good except for God.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, you are everything you claimed to be and so much more. Thank you for changing my life. Thank you for healing me from drug addiction and so many other things. Help me to live the Christian life. Help me to share the Good News with others who don't know you. In Jesus name, Amen.