“No Resurrection” to “Know Resurrection!” 

By Luke Smith.

Definition of resuscitate | re·sus·ci·tate : to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness. This happens times in the Bible. body. Will eventually again. 

Definition of resurrect | -res·ur·rect: to raise from the dead; to bring to view, attention, or use again. This happens time in the Bible. body. Will die. The disciples believed that sometime after death all people would be resurrected. Some to eternal . Some to eternal . 

So what gives Jesus the right to say resurrection life is the truth? 

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Daily Prayer: “Living God, thank you for giving me new life and the hope of resurrection. I choose to believe that you can and will reverse the curse of death over my life and will resurrect your purpose, provision, and promises for me. Let your resurrection life flow through me to everyone I meet today.

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Easter Series: “No Forgiveness” to “Know Forgiveness!”

By Steve Anderson

____ do we need to be forgiven? (Rom 3:23)

____ can God forgive? (Rom. 3:24-26)

Jesus is our ___________. (Lev. 16:7-10, 21-22)

God’s forgiveness in Christ is like the ocean ________.

Forgiven people _________! (Matthew 6:12)

Next Step: “I am forgiven in Christ!”

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Easter Series: “Know Judgment” to “No Judgment!”

By Steve Anderson

We live in an “anti-judgment” culture.

As the Creator, God has the right to judge. (Gen. 1:1, 1:31; 18:25)

Only God can judge accurately. (1 Sam. 16:7, James 4:12, Mt. 7:1-3, Mt. 16:27)

There is a final judgment. (Rev. 20:11-15)

God the Creator has made a way for us to experience no judgment. (John 3:18)

Next Step: Receive the good news of no judgment in Jesus Christ – the GOSPEL.

• God created us to be with Him.

• Our sins separate us from God.

• Sins cannot be removed by good deeds.

• Paying the Price for sin, Jesus died and rose again.

• Everyone who trust in Jesus alone has eternal life.

• Life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever!

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NF #2: “No Mission” to “We Know Our Lives Have Mission!”

By Steve Anderson.

The authority, command, and promise of Jesus. (Mt. 28:18-20)

Which interprets the other: The American Dream or the Kingdom of God? (Phil. 4:13)

Mission is an important assignment! (Eph. 2:10)

Jesus recruits players, not spectators.

Next Steps:

• Affirm your true identity: “I’m on mission with Jesus!”

• Affirm your capacity: “I depend on the power of God’s Holy Spirit!”

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Easter Sunday! “Know Fear” to “No Fear!” 

by Steve Anderson

The first Easter began with fear and confusion. (Mark 16:1-8)

The presence of the risen Christ removed fear from the lives of the disciples.

(1 Cor. 15:3-8)

We do not have resurrection power. God does! (2 Cor. 1:8-10)

Next Steps:

• Give your greatest fear to the risen Jesus Christ.

• Trust the resurrection power of God!

Resurrection Prayer:

Risen Lord Jesus – I ask you to open the tomb of my fears and enable me to walk out into

hope. I give you the things in my life that feel dead and ask that you, by your resurrection

power, bring new life! Amen.

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By Jesse Hurkes.

Mark 15:24-37 - Jesus expected death, but Jesus also for his death.

• God created us to be with Him.

• Our sins separate us from God.

• Sins cannot be removed by good deeds.

• Paying the price for sin Jesus died and rose again.

• Everyone who trusts in Him alone has eternal life.

• Life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever.

Romans 5:15-19 - We don’t have to death, we can be prepared.

John 11:33-35 - Grief is the price of .

Philippians 1:20-24

Next Steps: Be prepared: Get your “affairs in order” with God and people.

• Everyone who trusts in Him alone has eternal life.

• Forgive / Reconcile

• Have a will / name an executor.

•Have discussions with your family- end of life care, funeral service, burial, etc.

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By Steve Anderson.

Persecution is a program or process designed to harass and oppress.

Get the Romans involved. Blatant persecution! Jesus is silent. A possible way out. Pilate

caves. (Mk. 15:1-15)

Early Christians experienced persecution. (John 16:33; Acts 8:1; 1 Thess. 2:14; 2 Cor. 12:10;

1 Pt. 4:12-13; 1 Tim. 3:12; Rev. 14:12)

We don’t follow Jesus so life will be easy. We follow Jesus because he is the only one worth

following!

Next Step:

• Pledge your full allegiance to Jesus Christ as Lord.

• Pray for your persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ around the world.

Prayer:

True God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Forgive me for getting my allegiances mixed up.

Forgive me for expecting Jesus to follow me, rather than surrendering to and following

Jesus. I choose to join believers who throughout history say, “Jesus is Lord!” Amen.

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By Steve Anderson.

Betrayal is a violation of trust.

Peter fails the test. (Mk. 14:66-68)

Peter’s betrayal deepens. (Mk. 14:69-70a)

Peter’s becomes a traitor. (Mk. 14:70b-71)

Peter wakes up! (Mk. 14:72)

Do not be surprised by betrayal; Jesus wasn’t.

Betrayal either leads us to anger or leads us to God.

A God-centered identity frame deflates the impact of betrayal.

Jesus deflates Peter’s betrayal with grace and forgiveness. (John 21:15-19)

Jesus meets your betrayal with grace and forgiveness.

Next Step:

• Receive God’s forgiveness for your betrayals.

• Forgive! (Eph. 4:31-32)

Prayer:

True God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit:

As you know I have been betrayed. It hurt. I became and stayed angry. I want to leave

anger behind and follow your example of forgiving. You forgave me, so I forgive

__________. Set me free from the past so I can live as one of your dearly loved kids. Amen.

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By Steve Anderson.

The scene is set. (Mk. 14:53-54)

False witnesses fail. (Mk. 14:55-59)

Jesus is silent. (Mk. 14:60-62)

Jesus confirms his identity. (Mk. 14:62)

Jesus identity is rejected. (Mk. 14:63-65)

Where do you get your sense of identity? (Mk. 1:11)

Do have the right “identity frame”?

Next Step:

• Receive your identity in Christ.

• Receive your identity in Christ through Baptism, Confirmation, or Reaffirmation of

Baptism! (Mt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Heb. 6:19)

Prayer:

True God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Remind me that in Christ I am chosen, forgiven,

welcomed into God’s family, surrounded by brothers and sisters, filled with your Holy Spirit,

and an important part of Your work in this world. This is who I am in Christ. Amen.

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By Steve Anderson.

Surrender to God happens at times of crisis. (Mk. 14:32-34)

We struggle with a crisis until we reach a decision. (Mk. 14:35-36)

The decision to surrender to God is our own. (Mk. 14:37-41)

Follow Jesus’ path of surrender that is rewarded with victory! (Phil. 2:5-11)

Next Step:

• Recall your “surrender points”

• Surrender to the Father!

Prayer:

True God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit: I’m done finding purpose by winning. I’m ready to

surrender to your love and guidance. I follow Jesus and say, “Your will be done.” Amen

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