Words From The Word

Easter Joy: Reflecting on the Truth of Jesus' Resurrection


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This script is a devotional message emphasizing the importance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for the Christian faith. It discusses how without Christ's resurrection, Christianity would lack its foundation. The speaker encourages listeners to follow along with their Bibles as he cites various biblical passages to illustrate how Jesus's followers initially doubted and forgot his teachings, including his prophecy of resurrection. The speaker recounts the story of the disciples on the Emmaus road, Thomas's doubt, and brings in the narrative of the empty tomb and the eyewitnesses who saw the risen Christ. Through these stories, he highlights how the resurrection was a pivotal event that transformed disbelief into faith among Jesus's followers. The message concludes with a prayer, thanking God for Jesus's sacrifice and asking for blessings on the listeners and the spreading of the message.


00:00 Opening Blessings and Introduction to the Devotion

00:24 Celebrating the Resurrection: 'Because He Lives'

01:32 Reflecting on Doubt and Memory in the Disciples' Journey

03:03 The Emmaus Road: A Tale of Recognition and Faith

05:47 Thomas's Doubt and the Power of Belief

08:05 The Significance of the Resurrection for Believers

09:26 The Resurrection: Core of Christian Faith and Hope

10:29 Eyewitnesses Affirm the Living Christ

11:56 The Gospel's Power and Our Living Hope

13:03 Closing Prayer and Blessings

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Words From The WordBy Good News Baptist Church of St. Maarten

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