Different kinds of bodies. (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:35-41) The difference! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:42-44)The earthly body and the heavenly body. (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:45-49)The wonderful secret! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:50-53)Jesus wins! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:54-58)

Without hope, nothing matters. With hope, everything matters!Jesus’ resurrection is the linchpin of Christian Faith. (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:12-19)Jesus’ resurrection is the first of a great harvest! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:20-23)Jesus Christ has resurrection authority! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:24-26)Because of Jesus’ resurrection we are baptized and we confirm our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior!

Easter morning confusion! (Mark 16:1-8)

Grave robber prevention. (Mt. 27:62-66) 

The grave robbery fabrication. (Mt. 28:11-15)

The real grave robbery! (1 Cor. 15:1-7)

The grave robbing continues! (Paul – Eph. 5:8,14) 

Next steps: 

• Wake up!
• Believe!
• Relax!

Clues about the power of Jesus’ death. (Mt. 27:45)The bystanders are confused. (Mt. 27:47-49) Jesus’ death. (Mt. 27:50)Jesus’ death makes friendship with God possible. (Mt. 27:51; Heb. 10:19-22)Jesus’ death unleashes the power of God! (Mt. 27:51-53)Jesus is recognized as the Son of God! (Mt. 27:54)Watching and waiting. (Mt. 27:55-56)Next Steps:Are you an enemy, an acquaintance or a friend of Jesus? Good Friday Service @ 7 p.m.Easter Sunday Services @ 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 a.m.

Jesus’ crucifixion. (Mt. 27:32-38)The ridicule. (Mt. 27:39-44)Correcting our vision. If we trust God will always rescue us in the way we expect and he doesn’t, we feel that our faith is weak or God is not good. We trust God will always rescue us, knowing there will be a “death” before there is a “resurrection”.Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do and he will show you which path to take. (Prov. 3:5-6) Next Steps:Confess to Jesus that your spiritual vision needs correction. Expect a “death” and expect a “resurrection”.

Jesus’ trial begins. (Mt. 26:57-58)A “fixed” trial. (Mt. 26:59)The question! (Mt. 26:62-62)Jesus’ answer. (Mt. 26:64)The verdict. (Mt. 26:65-66)Jesus does not let us define him. Jesus defines himself!Jesus: Scam or Truth? (Mt. 16:13-16) Prayer Confessing Jesus as Messiah:Jesus, you say you are the Son of God, the Messiah – the one from God who saves. I believe you! I choose to trust you. I choose to listen to and obey your voice. Amen.

Passover (Mt. 26:17-19)

Betrayal at a meal of deliverance. (Mt. 26:20-25)

Jesus is the Covenant Maker (Mt. 26:26-30)

We want to avoid bad covenants!

We’re searching for a good covenant!

Jesus is THE Passover Lamb! (John 1:29)

Sin is rebellion against God!

God’s covenant with us: Forgiveness through the sacrifice of Jesus. (Heb. 10:12; 1 Tim. 2:5-6) 

Next Steps:  Sign, enjoy, share!

• “Sign” God’s covenant with you through Jesus.
• Enjoy God’s covenant with you through Jesus.
• Share the Good News of God’s covenant with others! 

Read: ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭6‬-‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Worship is an inner and outer response God’s truth.

Truth - that which corresponds to reality Inner - the heart.

Outer - the body.

The Anointing Stories in the Gospels

Luke 7 - the sinful woman

John 12 - the heart-broken woman

Mark 14 - the unnamed woman

Next Steps:

- Consider the cost I’m willing to pay to honor Jesus.

- Check my heart for fear or faith

- Change my actions to reflect my hearts response to Jesus

Following Jesus’ example of being a servant leader in the workplace.For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to strengthen you, not to tear you down. (Paul – 2 Cor. 13:10) How did you come to believe in and want to follow Jesus Christ? What made you want to be a servant leader in your workplace?What have been your greatest challenges and greatest reward in being a servant leader? What’s one thing being a servant leader taught you about yourself?Next Step: Pray for our business owners and leaders.

My Father is always working, and so am I. (Jesus – Jn. 5:17) Our “work” is to manage what God gives us. (Gen. 1:27-28) God established a rhythm of work and rest. (Gen. 2:2-3) “Work” can get out of control! (Eccl. 2:24) And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. (Paul – Col. 3:17) Compensation does not designate importance to God. Eph. 6:5-9Employers/EmployeesServant’s Prayer for Work:Jesus, forgive me for forgetting that I represent you. Fill me with your Holy Spirit so I can represent you well as I walk through this day. Thank you that what I do today is important to you. Amen.