Jesus Christ is Risen!

Jesus Christ is Risen!Jesus Christ is Risen!Jesus Christ is Risen!Jesus Christ is Risen!

Living Water FellowshipLiving Water Fellowship

It is appropriate that we pause in our study It is appropriate that we pause in our study of prophecy to talk about the Resurrection of of prophecy to talk about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ.

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This is the day Christians all over the This is the day Christians all over the world celebrate the Resurrection of world celebrate the Resurrection of

Jesus Christ!Jesus Christ!

If there is one event in history that is If there is one event in history that is important to validate, it is important to validate, it is His-storyHis-story ! !

Jesus lived, died, and is risen today!Jesus lived, died, and is risen today!

Jesus Christ is Risen!Jesus Christ is Risen!

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You can live a little over 40 days You can live a little over 40 days without food, 4 days without water, 4 without food, 4 days without water, 4

minutes without oxygen – but minutes without oxygen – but without faith you will surely die.without faith you will surely die.

You can’t believe in the resurrection without faith! So what is ‘faith’?

Faith!Faith!


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Do we Do we REALLYREALLY need faith?need faith?

The world in which we live often presents itself as cold and heartless – which in turn leads to a world of

discouraged, depressed, and despairing people. So YES we need

faith! Yet true faith is in short supply!

So, some make faith equal with hope…they simply are not the same!


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Luke 24:13-21 - "Now that same day two of them were going to a village called

Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each

other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed

these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with

them; but they were kept from recognizing him.

Some ‘hoped’ that Jesus Some ‘hoped’ that Jesus was the Messiah…was the Messiah…


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Luke 24:13-21 - "He asked them, "What are you discussing together

as you walk along?" They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked him,

"Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the

things that have happened there in these days?"


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Luke 24:13-21 – "What things?" he asked. "About Jesus of Nazareth,"

they replied. "He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and

they crucified him;


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Luke 24:13-21 – but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took

place."

They ‘hoped’ but they did not have ‘faith’!

Hope is not Faith!Hope is not Faith!


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So what is faith?So what is faith?

• Heb 11:1 Now Heb 11:1 Now faithfaith is the assurance of is the assurance of thingsthings hoped for, the hoped for, the convictionconviction of things not seen. of things not seen.

• Webster Greek def: “The sense of the verb, from Webster Greek def: “The sense of the verb, from which that of rope and binding is derived, is to which that of rope and binding is derived, is to strain, to draw, and thus to bind or make fast. A strain, to draw, and thus to bind or make fast. A rope or cable is that which makes fast.”rope or cable is that which makes fast.”

• The Hebrew and the Greek suggest a trust or The Hebrew and the Greek suggest a trust or belief in a belief in a known truthknown truth, validated by evidence that , validated by evidence that would lead to a conviction.would lead to a conviction.

• It is not a ‘blind leap’!It is not a ‘blind leap’!


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• Heb 11:1 Now Heb 11:1 Now faithfaith (the solid rope that (the solid rope that holds something together – the belief in a holds something together – the belief in a known truth) is the assurance(concrete known truth) is the assurance(concrete foundation) of foundation) of thingsthings hoped for, the hoped for, the conviction(evidence, proof)conviction(evidence, proof) of things not of things not seen. seen.

• Faith in Jesus Christ is valid and reasonable!Faith in Jesus Christ is valid and reasonable!If Christ wasn’t resurrected, our faith would be If Christ wasn’t resurrected, our faith would be worthless – because faith is in a known truth!worthless – because faith is in a known truth!

Belief + Proof=FaithBelief + Proof=Faith


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Many Pastor’s have preached that you should be a Christian by blind faith. Even if Jesus didn’t raise from the dead.

The Apostle Paul doesn’t agree…


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Everything rests Everything rests on the on the Resurrection! Resurrection!

1 Corinthians 15:13-20a - "IFIF there is no resurrectionno resurrection of the dead, THENTHEN not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”


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1 Corinthians 15:13-20a – “More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either.”


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1 Corinthians 15:13-20a – “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.”


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1 Corinthians 15:13-20a1 Corinthians 15:13-20a – “But Christ has indeed – “But Christ has indeed been raised from the been raised from the dead” dead”


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1Co 15:16 For if the dead are not raised, not 1Co 15:16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; 17 and if Christ even Christ has been raised; 17 and if Christ has not been raised, your has not been raised, your faithfaith is is worthlessworthless..

So if faith is based on solid evidence that So if faith is based on solid evidence that holds a truth together, where is the evidence?holds a truth together, where is the evidence?

I’m glad you asked!I’m glad you asked!

Christianity is based on Christianity is based on the resurrection. Paul the resurrection. Paul said I know nothing but said I know nothing but Christ & Him crucified Christ & Him crucified and raised!and raised!


Let’s examine the proof & discoverLet’s examine the proof & discoverwhy we celebrate the day of our Lord’s why we celebrate the day of our Lord’s

Resurrection, known today as…Resurrection, known today as…

When we started our Prophecy series, we When we started our Prophecy series, we went over the Prophecy in the book of went over the Prophecy in the book of

Daniel that boldly proclaims the exact time Daniel that boldly proclaims the exact time the Messiah would come to the earth!the Messiah would come to the earth!

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Quick Review…Quick Review…

• Daniel 9: Daniel 9: 25 “So you are to know and 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of the discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, there until Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’‘sevens.’

• We know when the decree was We know when the decree was given…given…

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From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 43462 X 7 = 434

49 + 434 = 483 years49 + 434 = 483 years = = 476 solar years476 solar years

See number one in our series for the complete calculation…See number one in our series for the complete calculation…

““From the issuing of the From the issuing of the decree to the Messiah…”decree to the Messiah…”

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Nehemiah 2:1ff Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxesof King Artaxerxes, Neh 2:7 And I said to the king, "If it , Neh 2:7 And I said to the king, "If it please the king, let letters be given me for the governors please the king, let letters be given me for the governors of of the provincesthe provinces beyond the River, that they may allow me to beyond the River, that they may allow me to pass through until I come to Judah, 8 and a letter to Asaph pass through until I come to Judah, 8 and a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the fortress which is by the make beams for the gates of the fortress which is by the temple, for the wall of the city and for the house to which I temple, for the wall of the city and for the house to which I will go." And the king granted will go." And the king granted themthem to me because the good to me because the good hand of my God hand of my God waswas on me. on me.

(The letters were the decree to rebuild, using the (The letters were the decree to rebuild, using the Kings lumber!) When did this take place?Kings lumber!) When did this take place?

So when was the So when was the decree given?decree given?

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According to the Encyclopedia According to the Encyclopedia Britannica…Britannica…

Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the Nisan in the twentieth yeartwentieth year of King of King ArtaxerxesArtaxerxes

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From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

33 AD33 AD

When Jesus rode in on a donkey - When Jesus rode in on a donkey - & the crowd hailed Him Messiah!& the crowd hailed Him Messiah!

465-20=444 465-20=444

This is historical fact!This is historical fact!

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Was this foretold?Was this foretold?

• Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout of Zion! Shout in triumph,in triumph, O daughter of O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted Humble, and mounted onon aa donkeydonkey, Even , Even onon aa colt, the foal of colt, the foal of aa donkeydonkey. .

Mat 21:6 The disciples went and did just as Jesus had instructed them, Mat 21:6 The disciples went and did just as Jesus had instructed them, Mat 21:7 and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid their coats on Mat 21:7 and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid their coats on

them; and He sat on the coats. them; and He sat on the coats. Mat 21:8 Most of the crowd spread their coats in the road, and others Mat 21:8 Most of the crowd spread their coats in the road, and others

were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them in the road. were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them in the road. Mat 21:9 The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were Mat 21:9 The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were

shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David; BLESSED IS HE WHO shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David; BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORDCOMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD

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a Virgin Birtha Virgin Birth

Forth-Telling:Forth-Telling:

• Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.”His name Immanuel.”

Fulfillment in Christ:Fulfillment in Christ:

• Matthew 1:21-23 “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary Matthew 1:21-23 “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for that which has been conceived in her is of the Holy as your wife; for that which has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 “And she will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, Spirit. 21 “And she will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people from their sins.” 22 Now all this for it is He who will save His people from their sins.” 22 Now all this took place that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet might took place that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet might be fulfilled, saying, 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall be fulfilled, saying, 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which translated bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which translated means, “God with us.” And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the means, “God with us.” And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took her as his wife, 25 and angel of the Lord commanded him, and took her as his wife, 25 and kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son;”kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son;”

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• Micah 5:2 “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too Micah 5:2 “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, From the days of eternity.”from long ago, From the days of eternity.”


• Luke 2:4-6 Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city Luke 2:4-6 Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,in order to register along with Mary, who was David,in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.while they were there, engaged to him, and was with child.while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.the days were completed for her to give birth.

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Forth-Telling:Forth-Telling:• Isaiah 9:6-9 Isaiah 9:6-9 “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given

to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.7 There will be no end to the increase of Father, Prince of Peace.7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore.”righteousness From then on and forevermore.”


• Luke 1:32,33 “And behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bear Luke 1:32,33 “And behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. 32 “He will be great, and will be a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. 32 “He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob throne of His father David; 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and His kingdom will have no end.”forever; and His kingdom will have no end.”

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• Isaiah 35:5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, Isaiah 35:5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. 6 Then the And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. 6 Then the lame will leap like a deer, And the tongue of the dumb lame will leap like a deer, And the tongue of the dumb will shout for joy.”will shout for joy.”


• Matthew 11:4-6 “And Jesus answered and said to them, Matthew 11:4-6 “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see: 5 the blind “Go and report to John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and receive sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up,”the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up,”

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• Psalm 41:9 “Even my close friend, in whom I trusted,Who Psalm 41:9 “Even my close friend, in whom I trusted,Who ate my bread,Has lifted up his heel against me.”ate my bread,Has lifted up his heel against me.”

• Psalm 55:12, “For it is not an enemy who reproaches me, Psalm 55:12, “For it is not an enemy who reproaches me, Then I could bear it; Nor is it one who hates me who has Then I could bear it; Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me, Then I could hide myself from exalted himself against me, Then I could hide myself from him. 13 But it is you, a man my equal, My companion and him. 13 But it is you, a man my equal, My companion and my familiar friend.my familiar friend.


• John 13:18 “that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who John 13:18 “that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ 21 “He eats My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ 21 “He became troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, “Truly, became troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, that one of you will betray Me.”truly, I say to you, that one of you will betray Me.”

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accusersaccusersForth-Telling:Forth-Telling:

• Isaiah 53:7 “ He was oppressed and He was afflicted,Yet Isaiah 53:7 “ He was oppressed and He was afflicted,Yet He did not open His mouth;Like a lamb that is led to He did not open His mouth;Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth.”So He did not open His mouth.”

Fulfillment in Christ:Fulfillment in Christ:• Matthew 27:12-14 “And while He was being accused by Matthew 27:12-14 “And while He was being accused by

the chief priests and elders, He made no answer. 13 Then the chief priests and elders, He made no answer. 13 Then Pilate *said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things Pilate *said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” 14 And He did not answer him they testify against You?” 14 And He did not answer him with regard to even a single charge, so that the governor with regard to even a single charge, so that the governor was quite amazed.”was quite amazed.”

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• Isaiah 50:6 “I gave My back to those who strike Me, And Isaiah 50:6 “I gave My back to those who strike Me, And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not cover My face from humiliation and spitting.”cover My face from humiliation and spitting.”


• Matt. 27:30 “And they spat on Him, and took the reed and Matt. 27:30 “And they spat on Him, and took the reed and began began to beat Him on the head.”to beat Him on the head.”

• And they plucked out His beard.And they plucked out His beard.

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• Psalm 22:7,8 “All who see me sneer at me; They separate Psalm 22:7,8 “All who see me sneer at me; They separate with the lip, they wag the head, saying, 8 “Commit with the lip, they wag the head, saying, 8 “Commit yourself to the Lord; let Him deliver him; Let Him rescue yourself to the Lord; let Him deliver him; Let Him rescue him, because He delights in him.”him, because He delights in him.”


• Matt. 27:31 “And after they had mocked Him, they took Matt. 27:31 “And after they had mocked Him, they took His robe off and put His garments on Him, and led Him His robe off and put His garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.”away to crucify Him.”

• Matthew 27:39 “And those passing by were hurling abuse at Matthew 27:39 “And those passing by were hurling abuse at Him, wagging their heads,”Him, wagging their heads,”

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• Isaiah 53:5 “But He was pierced through for our Isaiah 53:5 “But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.”scourging we are healed.”


• Matthew 27:26 “; but after having Jesus scourged, he Matthew 27:26 “; but after having Jesus scourged, he delivered Him to be crucified.”delivered Him to be crucified.”

• 1Pe 2:24 and He Himself 1Pe 2:24 and He Himself borebore ourour sinssins in His body on the in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. for by His wounds you were healed.

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• The 22The 22ndnd Psalm Psalm


• Matt. 27:35 “And when they had crucified Him”Matt. 27:35 “And when they had crucified Him”

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• Psalm 22:16 “They pierced my hands and my feet.”Psalm 22:16 “They pierced my hands and my feet.”

• Zechariah 12:10 “so that they will look on Me whom they Zechariah 12:10 “so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced;”have pierced;”


• John 19:18 “There they crucified Him”John 19:18 “There they crucified Him”

• Acts 2:23 this Acts 2:23 this Man,Man, delivered over by the predetermined delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailednailed to a to a crosscross by by the hands of godless men and put the hands of godless men and put HimHim to death. to death.

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• The Passover in Exodus 12:46 “nor are you to break any The Passover in Exodus 12:46 “nor are you to break any bone of it.”bone of it.”

• Psalm 34:20 “He keeps all his bones; Not one of them is Psalm 34:20 “He keeps all his bones; Not one of them is broken”broken”


• John 19:33-35 “but coming to Jesus, when they saw that He was John 19:33-35 “but coming to Jesus, when they saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs; 34 but one of the soldiers already dead, they did not break His legs; 34 but one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately there came out blood pierced His side with a spear, and immediately there came out blood and water. 35 And he who has seen has borne witness, and his witness and water. 35 And he who has seen has borne witness, and his witness is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe. 36 For these things came to pass, that the Scripture might be believe. 36 For these things came to pass, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, “Not a bone of Him shall be broken.”fulfilled, “Not a bone of Him shall be broken.”

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• Psalm 69:21 “They also gave me gall for my food,And Psalm 69:21 “They also gave me gall for my food,And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.”for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.”


• Matthew 27:34 “they gave Him vinegar to drink mingled Matthew 27:34 “they gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink.” with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink.”

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• Isaiah 53:12 “Because He poured out Himself to death, Isaiah 53:12 “Because He poured out Himself to death, And was numbered with the transgressors;”And was numbered with the transgressors;”


• Matthew 27:38 “At that time two robbers *were crucified Matthew 27:38 “At that time two robbers *were crucified with Him, one on the right and one on the left.”with Him, one on the right and one on the left.”

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persecutorspersecutors


• Isaiah 53:12 “Therefore, I will allot Him a portion with Isaiah 53:12 “Therefore, I will allot Him a portion with the great, And He will divide the booty with the strong; the great, And He will divide the booty with the strong; Because He poured out Himself to death, And was Because He poured out Himself to death, And was numbered with the transgressors;Yet He Himself bore the numbered with the transgressors;Yet He Himself bore the sin of many, And sin of many, And interceded for the transgressorsinterceded for the transgressors.”.”


• Luke 23:34 “But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; Luke 23:34 “But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” for they do not know what they are doing.”

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garmentsgarments


• Isaiah 53:12 “They divide my garments among them, Isaiah 53:12 “They divide my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots.”And for my clothing they cast lots.”


• John 19:23-25 “The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified Jesus, John 19:23-25 “The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified Jesus, took His outer garments and made four parts, a part to every soldier and took His outer garments and made four parts, a part to every soldier and also the tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece. 24 They also the tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece. 24 They said therefore to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, to said therefore to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, to decide whose it shall be”; that the Scripture might be fulfilled, “They decide whose it shall be”; that the Scripture might be fulfilled, “They divided My outer garments among them, and for My clothing they cast divided My outer garments among them, and for My clothing they cast lots.” 25 Therefore the soldiers did these things.”lots.” 25 Therefore the soldiers did these things.”

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• Amos 8:9 ““And it will come about in that day,” declares Amos 8:9 ““And it will come about in that day,” declares the Lord God, “That I shall make the sun go down at noon the Lord God, “That I shall make the sun go down at noon And make the earth dark in broad daylight.”And make the earth dark in broad daylight.”


• Matthew 27:45 “Now from the sixth hour darkness fell Matthew 27:45 “Now from the sixth hour darkness fell upon all the land until the ninth hour.”upon all the land until the ninth hour.”

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• Psalm 22:1 “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Psalm 22:1 “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? Far from my deliverance are the words of my me? Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning.”groaning.”


• Luke 23:46 “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with Luke 23:46 “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”“My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”

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• Isaiah 53:9 “His grave was assigned with wicked men, Isaiah 53:9 “His grave was assigned with wicked men, Yet He was with a rich man in His death,”Yet He was with a rich man in His death,”

Fulfillment in Christ:Fulfillment in Christ:• Matthew 27:57-60 “And when it was evening, there came a Matthew 27:57-60 “And when it was evening, there came a

rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. 58 This man went to Pilate also become a disciple of Jesus. 58 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given over to him. 59 And Joseph took the body and given over to him. 59 And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 and laid it in his own wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 and laid it in his own new tomb,”new tomb,”

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• Psalm 16:10 “For Thou wilt not abandon my soul to Psalm 16:10 “For Thou wilt not abandon my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt Thou allow Thy Holy One to undergo Sheol; Neither wilt Thou allow Thy Holy One to undergo decay.”decay.”


• Acts 2:31,32 “he looked ahead and spoke of the Acts 2:31,32 “he looked ahead and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that He was neither abandoned to resurrection of the Christ, that He was neither abandoned to Hades, nor did His flesh suffer decay. 32 “This Jesus God Hades, nor did His flesh suffer decay. 32 “This Jesus God raised up again, to which we are all witnesses.”raised up again, to which we are all witnesses.”

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• Psalm 68:18 “Thou hast ascended on high,”Psalm 68:18 “Thou hast ascended on high,”

• Psalm 110:1 “The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at My right Psalm 110:1 “The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand, Until I make Thine enemies a footstool for Thy hand, Until I make Thine enemies a footstool for Thy feet.”feet.”


• Acts 1:9 “He was lifted up while they were looking on, and Acts 1:9 “He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.”a cloud received Him out of their sight.”

• Hebrews 1:3 “When He had made purification of sins, He Hebrews 1:3 “When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high;”sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high;”

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Story in the NT?Story in the NT?• Matthew & John (eyewitness disciples)Matthew & John (eyewitness disciples)

– Matthew, former tax collectorMatthew, former tax collector– John, a angry young man who became the Apostle of John, a angry young man who became the Apostle of

lovelove• Mark (followed Peter, eyewitness disciple)Mark (followed Peter, eyewitness disciple)• Luke (medical doctor turned historian who followed Paul – Luke (medical doctor turned historian who followed Paul –

Luke was a Gentile, not a Jew)Luke was a Gentile, not a Jew)– ““Luke’s history is unsurpassed in respect of its Luke’s history is unsurpassed in respect of its

trustworthiness…Luke is a historian of the first rank…trustworthiness…Luke is a historian of the first rank…this author should be placed along with the very this author should be placed along with the very greatest of historians”.greatest of historians”. [Sir William Ramsey - renown archaeologist] [Sir William Ramsey - renown archaeologist]

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When were these When were these bio’s written?bio’s written?

• Alexander the Great’s biography was written Alexander the Great’s biography was written 400 years after his death400 years after his death

• vs.vs. Jesus Christ’s, within 50 years – some Jesus Christ’s, within 50 years – some fragments date soon after the resurrection!fragments date soon after the resurrection!

• Moreover, the Apostle Paul’s earlier letters Moreover, the Apostle Paul’s earlier letters include Confessions of Faith, Creeds, and include Confessions of Faith, Creeds, and Hymns which speak of Jesus’ Hymns which speak of Jesus’ life/death/resurrection, which were life/death/resurrection, which were circulated within several years time! circulated within several years time! (e.g. 1 Corinthians 15:3-7)(e.g. 1 Corinthians 15:3-7)

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He persecuted Christians before He persecuted Christians before his conversion! He did have faith his conversion! He did have faith

untill…untill…

• 1Co 15:3 “For I delivered to you as of first importance 1Co 15:3 “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to Scriptures, 5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 After that He appeared to more than five the twelve. 6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; 7 then He until now, but some have fallen asleep; 7 then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; 8 and last of appeared to James, then to all the apostles; 8 and last of all, as to one untimely born, all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me alsoHe appeared to me also.”.”

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How close to the original How close to the original manuscripts or our copies of the manuscripts or our copies of the

New Testament?New Testament?

Original copy Original copy Oldest existing copy Oldest existing copy

[shorter time gap, more reliable][shorter time gap, more reliable]

Time gapTime gap• Aristotle’s Aristotle’s PoeticsPoetics 1400 years1400 years• Caesar’s Caesar’s Gallic WarsGallic Wars 1000 years1000 years• Homer’s Homer’s IliadIliad 500 years500 years• New TestamentNew Testament < 100 years< 100 years

(some fragments date within a few years of (some fragments date within a few years of Christ’s resurrection!Christ’s resurrection!

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ancient copiesancient copies

[More # of copies, more reliable][More # of copies, more reliable]

# of copies# of copies• Aristotle’s Aristotle’s PoeticsPoetics 5 MSS5 MSS• Caesar’s Caesar’s Gallic WarsGallic Wars 10 MSS10 MSS• Homer’s Homer’s IliadIliad 643 MSS643 MSS• New TestamentNew Testament 20,000 MSS20,000 MSS

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Do all copies say the Do all copies say the same thing?same thing?

• Homer’s Homer’s IliadIliad: :

– 764 lines (5%) is doubtful764 lines (5%) is doubtful

• New TestamentNew Testament::

– Only Only 40 lines40 lines (0.05%)(0.05%) is doubtful is doubtful

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The Bible is reliable!The Bible is reliable!

- Doctrines in jeopardy due to - Doctrines in jeopardy due to variances: ZERO!variances: ZERO!

- Average % of corruption in - Average % of corruption in Most Ancient Works - 10%Most Ancient Works - 10%

- The New Testament - .05%- The New Testament - .05%

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reliable…reliable…• We know the Gospel accounts of Jesus life, death, and We know the Gospel accounts of Jesus life, death, and

resurrection are valid!resurrection are valid!

Our faith is valid – Jesus Christ is in fact risen!Our faith is valid – Jesus Christ is in fact risen!

One day soon the Rapture will take place!One day soon the Rapture will take place!

Some may still ask, “is there any other evidence other than Some may still ask, “is there any other evidence other than the Bible?the Bible?

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External Evidence External Evidence

Other confirmations outside of the BibleOther confirmations outside of the Bible

• ““Is the Bible True?” Is the Bible True?” U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report, , October 25, 1999October 25, 1999

– Mary & Joseph travel to hometown for census?Mary & Joseph travel to hometown for census?• Recently discovered: Roman Empire-wide census was Recently discovered: Roman Empire-wide census was

held every 14 yearsheld every 14 years

– Pool of Bethesda with 5 pillars? (John Chapter 5)Pool of Bethesda with 5 pillars? (John Chapter 5)• Archaeologists recently discovered this poolArchaeologists recently discovered this pool

– Crucifixion? No skeletal remains found…Crucifixion? No skeletal remains found…• But in 1968, found a tomb with remains of a 24-28 year But in 1968, found a tomb with remains of a 24-28 year

old man nailed to the cross, with leg broken old man nailed to the cross, with leg broken

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Archaeology validates; Archaeology validates;

-Luke’s record of the Census-Luke’s record of the Census-Crucifixion as described in the -Crucifixion as described in the

GospelGospel-And many other facts -And many other facts recorded in scripture!recorded in scripture!

As we discover more As we discover more from archeology, we from archeology, we find the Story of Jesus find the Story of Jesus solidified by the facts!solidified by the facts!

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saying…saying…

• On the Crucifixion, Harvey writes: "It would be On the Crucifixion, Harvey writes: "It would be no exaggeration to say that this event is better no exaggeration to say that this event is better attested, and supported by a more impressive array attested, and supported by a more impressive array of evidence, than any other event of comparable of evidence, than any other event of comparable importance of which we have knowledge from the importance of which we have knowledge from the ancient world." [Harv.JesC, 11] Dunn [Dunn.EvJ, ancient world." [Harv.JesC, 11] Dunn [Dunn.EvJ, 29] 29]

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say…say…

• “ “ within thirty years there had evolved such a within thirty years there had evolved such a coherent and consistent complex of traditions such coherent and consistent complex of traditions such as we have in the sources of the Gospels that it is as we have in the sources of the Gospels that it is established historical fact. It involves too many established historical fact. It involves too many complex and speculative hypotheses, in contrast to complex and speculative hypotheses, in contrast to the much simpler explanation that there was a the much simpler explanation that there was a Jesus who said and did more or less what the first Jesus who said and did more or less what the first three Gospels attribute to him.”three Gospels attribute to him.”

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the Bible the Bible • Josephus, Jewish historianJosephus, Jewish historian

– "at this time there was a wise man who was called "at this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and (he) was Jesus. And his conduct was good, and (he) was known to be virtuous. And many people from known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. And those who had become his and to die. And those who had become his disciples did not abandon his discipleship. They disciples did not abandon his discipleship. They reported that he appeared to them three days after reported that he appeared to them three days after his crucifixion and that He was alive; accordingly, his crucifixion and that He was alive; accordingly, he was perhaps the messiah concerning whom the he was perhaps the messiah concerning whom the prophets have recounted wonders." prophets have recounted wonders." ((AntiquitiesAntiquities XVIII, 33) XVIII, 33)

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say…say…• Antiquities 20.9.1But the younger Ananus who, as we said, Antiquities 20.9.1But the younger Ananus who, as we said,

received the high priesthood, was of a bold disposition and received the high priesthood, was of a bold disposition and exceptionally daring; he followed the party of the exceptionally daring; he followed the party of the Sadducees, who are severe in judgment above all the Jews, Sadducees, who are severe in judgment above all the Jews, as we have already shown. As therefore Ananus was of as we have already shown. As therefore Ananus was of such a disposition, he thought he had now a good such a disposition, he thought he had now a good opportunity, as Festus was now dead, and Albinus was still opportunity, as Festus was now dead, and Albinus was still on the road; so he assembled a council of judges, and on the road; so he assembled a council of judges, and brought before it the brother of brought before it the brother of Jesus the so-called Christ,Jesus the so-called Christ, whose name was James, together with some others, and whose name was James, together with some others, and having accused them as law-breakers, he delivered them having accused them as law-breakers, he delivered them over to be stoned. over to be stoned.

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Jesus…Jesus…• Just a few days ago this article was published…Just a few days ago this article was published…

`Brother of Jesus'`Brother of Jesus'• Apr 19 2003Apr 19 2003

• The Western Mail - The National Newspaper Of WalesThe Western Mail - The National Newspaper Of Wales• • A 2,000-YEAR-OLD casket discovered in the Holy Land A 2,000-YEAR-OLD casket discovered in the Holy Land

may be the box that held the bones of James, the may be the box that held the bones of James, the brother of Jesus, scholars have said.brother of Jesus, scholars have said.

• Tests were run to analyse the authenticity of the "Jesus Tests were run to analyse the authenticity of the "Jesus Box" which contained fragments of bones believed to Box" which contained fragments of bones believed to belong to James.belong to James.

• Scholars say the tests support the claim that the box is Scholars say the tests support the claim that the box is genuine.genuine.

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from antiquity!from antiquity!

““James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus”James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus”

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• Antiquities 18.3.3 Now there was about this time Jesus, a Antiquities 18.3.3 Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man, for he was a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man, for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews, and many of the Gentiles. He was the Christ, and the Jews, and many of the Gentiles. He was the Christ, and when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men among when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men among us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians so named from concerning him. And the tribe of Christians so named from him are not extinct at this day.him are not extinct at this day.

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• Josephus is a respected Jewish historian. He was Josephus is a respected Jewish historian. He was not a Christian and always recorded provable not a Christian and always recorded provable historical facts – not myths or stories.historical facts – not myths or stories.

• The afore mentioned quotes are in every copy we The afore mentioned quotes are in every copy we have of his works. If Josephus did not write this, have of his works. If Josephus did not write this, the Jews would have produced a manuscript that the Jews would have produced a manuscript that was earlier than the ones we have that contained was earlier than the ones we have that contained the original language. We must conclude these the original language. We must conclude these are authentic and reliable. are authentic and reliable.

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historianshistorians• Tacitus, Roman historianTacitus, Roman historian

– In documenting Nero’s persecution of the In documenting Nero’s persecution of the Christians in 64 AD; mentions Pontius Pilate as Christians in 64 AD; mentions Pontius Pilate as the one who handed “the extreme penalty” upon the one who handed “the extreme penalty” upon JesusJesus

• Phlegon, Greek historianPhlegon, Greek historian

– ““In the 4th year of the 202In the 4th year of the 202ndnd Olympiad [33 AD] Olympiad [33 AD] there was the greatest eclipse of the sun…it there was the greatest eclipse of the sun…it became night in the sixth hour of the day [noon] became night in the sixth hour of the day [noon] so that stars even appeared in the heavens. There so that stars even appeared in the heavens. There was a great earthquake in Bithynia and many was a great earthquake in Bithynia and many things were overturned in Nicaea.”things were overturned in Nicaea.”

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growing dark?growing dark?• Luk 23:42 And he was saying, "Jesus, Luk 23:42 And he was saying, "Jesus,

remember me when You come in Your remember me when You come in Your kingdom!" kingdom!"

• Luk 23:43 And He said to him, "Truly I say Luk 23:43 And He said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." Paradise."

• Luk 23:44 It was now about the Luk 23:44 It was now about the sixthsixth hourhour, , and darkness fell over the whole land until and darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth the ninth hourhour, ,

• Luk 23:45 because the sun was obscured; Luk 23:45 because the sun was obscured; and the veil of the temple was torn in two. and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

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• He wrote a letter to the emperor about killing He wrote a letter to the emperor about killing Christians.Christians.

• He stated that under torture, they would not deny He stated that under torture, they would not deny this Jesus who was crucified under Pontious and this Jesus who was crucified under Pontious and reportedly raised from the dead.reportedly raised from the dead.

• They worship this man Jesus, called the Christ.They worship this man Jesus, called the Christ.

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• TacitusTacitus““Nero from the infamy of being believed to Nero from the infamy of being believed to have ordered the conflagration, the fire of have ordered the conflagration, the fire of Rome. Hence to suppress the rumor, he falsely Rome. Hence to suppress the rumor, he falsely charged with the guilt, and punished charged with the guilt, and punished Christians, who were hated for their Christians, who were hated for their enormities. Christ-us, the founder of the name, enormities. Christ-us, the founder of the name, was put to death by Pontius Pilate, procurator was put to death by Pontius Pilate, procurator of Judea in the reign of Tiberius:of Judea in the reign of Tiberius:

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following…following…1.1. He regards "Christus" as the founder of the movement. This mitigates He regards "Christus" as the founder of the movement. This mitigates

against ideas that Paul or some other person was the ideological head of against ideas that Paul or some other person was the ideological head of Christianity. Christianity.

2.2. He confirms the execution of Jesus under Pilate, during the reign of He confirms the execution of Jesus under Pilate, during the reign of Tiberius. Tiberius.

3.3. He indicates that Jesus' death "checked" Christianity for a time. This He indicates that Jesus' death "checked" Christianity for a time. This would hint at the probability that Christianity was recognized to have had would hint at the probability that Christianity was recognized to have had some status as a movement (albeit not under the name "Christianity") some status as a movement (albeit not under the name "Christianity") prior to the death of Jesus. prior to the death of Jesus.

4.4. He identifies Judaea as the "source" of the movement. This mitigates He identifies Judaea as the "source" of the movement. This mitigates against ideas that Christianity was designed piecemeal from pagan against ideas that Christianity was designed piecemeal from pagan religious ideas. religious ideas.

5.5. He indicates that Christians in Rome in the mid-60s A.D. were dying for He indicates that Christians in Rome in the mid-60s A.D. were dying for their faith. their faith.

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An amazingly detailed picture of a bearded An amazingly detailed picture of a bearded man who had been beaten about the body, man who had been beaten about the body, crowned with thorns & pierced with nails crowned with thorns & pierced with nails through the wrists & the feet," is how through the wrists & the feet," is how Newsweek magazine described the Shroud of Newsweek magazine described the Shroud of Turin. For centuries, this unique burial cloth Turin. For centuries, this unique burial cloth has generated intense controversy. Many has generated intense controversy. Many scholars, historians, scientists and scholars, historians, scientists and theologians have been convinced that it is the theologians have been convinced that it is the cloth in which Jesus Christ was wrapped cloth in which Jesus Christ was wrapped after his crucifixion, and that by some after his crucifixion, and that by some unknown process his image was transferred unknown process his image was transferred onto it.onto it.

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• The educational magazine, National The educational magazine, National Geographic, reports that the face on the Geographic, reports that the face on the Shroud, hauntingly serene in death, would Shroud, hauntingly serene in death, would grace a grace a masterpiece of artmasterpiece of art. The body, . The body, anatomically correct, bears the frightful anatomically correct, bears the frightful marksmarks of of scourgingscourging, , crucifixioncrucifixion, & , & piercingpiercing--perhaps by --perhaps by thornsthorns & & lancelance. It . It would appear to be a portrait, uncannily would appear to be a portrait, uncannily accurate when matched against the Gospel accurate when matched against the Gospel accounts, of Jesus of Nazareth. accounts, of Jesus of Nazareth.

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goes on to say…goes on to say…

• National Geographic National Geographic reported, "Perhaps reported, "Perhaps never before had an object of art or never before had an object of art or archeology been subjected to such archeology been subjected to such exhaustive examination. The scientists exhaustive examination. The scientists bombarded the relic with ultraviolet radiation, bombarded the relic with ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and examined it microscopically & X-rays, and examined it microscopically & took photo micrographs. With sticky tape & a took photo micrographs. With sticky tape & a vacuum device, bits of dust, pollen & other vacuum device, bits of dust, pollen & other particles were captured for analysis."particles were captured for analysis."

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findings?findings?• ""II was convinced it was a forgery" was convinced it was a forgery"• confesses Dr, John Heller of Yale medical school, the blood expert of confesses Dr, John Heller of Yale medical school, the blood expert of

the team. Today he admits, the team. Today he admits, • "NO QUESTION IN MY MIND! There was a scourged, crucified man "NO QUESTION IN MY MIND! There was a scourged, crucified man

in the Shroud."in the Shroud."• STURP team member, Dr. Robert Bucklin, chief pathologist of the Los STURP team member, Dr. Robert Bucklin, chief pathologist of the Los

Angeles city morgue, states: Angeles city morgue, states: • "If I were asked in a court of law to stake my professional "If I were asked in a court of law to stake my professional

reputation on the validity of the shroud of Turin, I would answer reputation on the validity of the shroud of Turin, I would answer very positively & firmly that it is the burialcloth of Christ. It's Jesus very positively & firmly that it is the burialcloth of Christ. It's Jesus Whose figure appears on the Shroud. It is not a matter of faith to Whose figure appears on the Shroud. It is not a matter of faith to me, it's just a matter of common sense. Knowing what we know, me, it's just a matter of common sense. Knowing what we know, who else could this have happened to?" who else could this have happened to?"

• One of the World's top investigative dentists, Dr. Max Frei of the One of the World's top investigative dentists, Dr. Max Frei of the University of Zurich, a specialist in tracing where a fabric has been, University of Zurich, a specialist in tracing where a fabric has been, through microscopic pollen analysis, declares: through microscopic pollen analysis, declares:

• "My tests have convinced me that this Shroud is IN FACT the "My tests have convinced me that this Shroud is IN FACT the cloth in which CHRIST'S BODY was wrapped. cloth in which CHRIST'S BODY was wrapped.

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Jesus is Risen!Jesus is Risen!

• Robert Dinager of the Los Alamos scientific Robert Dinager of the Los Alamos scientific laboratory in New Mexico stated, laboratory in New Mexico stated,

• "It seems as if the image possibly came from "It seems as if the image possibly came from some short-term pulse of energy. You could say some short-term pulse of energy. You could say it was instantaneous. It would have had to be a it was instantaneous. It would have had to be a pretty good amount of energy, but not too much pretty good amount of energy, but not too much or it would have destroyed the cloth."or it would have destroyed the cloth."

• For those who believe the Bible, the answer is For those who believe the Bible, the answer is apparent: At the climactic moment that Jesus dead apparent: At the climactic moment that Jesus dead body was quickened to life, this "photograph" was left body was quickened to life, this "photograph" was left behind on His burial cloth as a silent witness of the behind on His burial cloth as a silent witness of the greatest miracle that ever took place: greatest miracle that ever took place: The resurrection of Christ! The resurrection of Christ!

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direct prophecies and direct prophecies and over 300 indirect ones!over 300 indirect ones!

• Manner of birth (Isaiah 7:14); place of birth, Manner of birth (Isaiah 7:14); place of birth, Bethlehem (Micah 5:2); manner of death (Isaiah Bethlehem (Micah 5:2); manner of death (Isaiah 53); etc.53); etc.– Odds of fulfilling 8 prophecies is 10Odds of fulfilling 8 prophecies is 1017 17 to 1to 1– Odds of fulfilling 48 prophecies is 10Odds of fulfilling 48 prophecies is 10157 157 to 1to 1

• Maybe Jesus intentionally lived out those Maybe Jesus intentionally lived out those prophecies? prophecies? – But how could He plan the place of birth, death, But how could He plan the place of birth, death,

burial in a rich man’s tomb, crucifixion, etc.?burial in a rich man’s tomb, crucifixion, etc.?• Maybe prophecies were written after Jesus?Maybe prophecies were written after Jesus?

– In 1947, found Dead Sea Scrolls (age ~200 BC)In 1947, found Dead Sea Scrolls (age ~200 BC)– The Septuagint contained all the prophecies, translated 285 BC!The Septuagint contained all the prophecies, translated 285 BC!

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Jesus claimed to be God through His actions and Jesus claimed to be God through His actions and words – and He raised from the dead!words – and He raised from the dead!

• There are only three options to consider …There are only three options to consider … Was He telling the truth? Was He telling the truth?– Was He lying?Was He lying?– Was He crazy?Was He crazy?

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• But He was morally impeccableBut He was morally impeccable– No fault found, not even by enemiesNo fault found, not even by enemies

• What is the motive? What is the motive? – No rich gain - only invited sufferingNo rich gain - only invited suffering– Not for powerNot for power– Not for personal gainNot for personal gain

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• Any abnormalities in perception, emotion, thought, Any abnormalities in perception, emotion, thought, behavior? (anxiety, depression, can’t speak logically, behavior? (anxiety, depression, can’t speak logically, irrational, inappropriate dress)irrational, inappropriate dress)

• Schizophrenic “Divinity complex” ?Schizophrenic “Divinity complex” ?– Inflexible, dullness, inability to love others, Inflexible, dullness, inability to love others,

inability to understand others.inability to understand others.• Jesus was of clear mind, sound teaching, peaceful, Jesus was of clear mind, sound teaching, peaceful,

understood people’s hearts deeply understood people’s hearts deeply – And people took him very seriouslyAnd people took him very seriously– And He performed miraclesAnd He performed miracles

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• Many outside the Bible, including the opposition, Many outside the Bible, including the opposition, testify to Jesus’ miraclestestify to Jesus’ miracles

• Myths and legends are formulated several Myths and legends are formulated several hundred years later – Jesus was still alive and hundred years later – Jesus was still alive and doing miracles when the crowds followed Him!doing miracles when the crowds followed Him!

• If miracles are not legitimate, then opponents If miracles are not legitimate, then opponents could find those people and reveal it… But it was could find those people and reveal it… But it was always confirmed by opponents that the miracles always confirmed by opponents that the miracles happened. happened.

• The greatest miracle is of course the The greatest miracle is of course the resurrection…resurrection…

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ResurrectionResurrection

• Everyone agrees that Jesus’ tomb is emptyEveryone agrees that Jesus’ tomb is empty• Christians claim Jesus died and was Christians claim Jesus died and was

resurrected back to life on the 3resurrected back to life on the 3rdrd day day• Alternate explanations:Alternate explanations:

– Jesus was not really deadJesus was not really dead– Body stolen?Body stolen?– Wrong tomb?Wrong tomb?

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• ““On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ” On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ” Journal of the American Medical SocietyJournal of the American Medical Society, , March 21, 1986, p.1463:March 21, 1986, p.1463:– ““Clearly, the weight of historical and Clearly, the weight of historical and

medical evidence indicates that Jesus was medical evidence indicates that Jesus was dead before the wound to His side was dead before the wound to His side was inflicted … the spear, thrust between His inflicted … the spear, thrust between His right ribs, probably perforated not only the right ribs, probably perforated not only the right lung but also the pericardium and right lung but also the pericardium and heart and thereby ensured his death.”heart and thereby ensured his death.”

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• By Romans? By Romans?

– But Jesus was a trouble maker to their ruleBut Jesus was a trouble maker to their rule

• By Jews?By Jews?

– But Jesus was a threat to their religionBut Jesus was a threat to their religion

• By Disciples? By Disciples?

– But just before, they were frightened and But just before, they were frightened and fledfled

• Roman guards stationed to guard the bodyRoman guards stationed to guard the body

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• Why are angels seen inside the tomb?Why are angels seen inside the tomb?

• Why are the grave clothes there in an empty Why are the grave clothes there in an empty tomb?tomb?

• The troops were still at the tomb – in a state of The troops were still at the tomb – in a state of shock over the events that transpired!shock over the events that transpired!

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appearancesappearances

• Merely hallucinations? Merely hallucinations?

– Many different occasionsMany different occasions

– 500 people at the same time500 people at the same time

• Because they so much wanted to see Jesus?Because they so much wanted to see Jesus?

– But they didn’t expect Him to come backBut they didn’t expect Him to come back

– Paul saw Him later on the road to Damascus!Paul saw Him later on the road to Damascus!

– Thomas doubted until he touched Jesus wounds!Thomas doubted until he touched Jesus wounds!

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• Joh 20:24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Joh 20:24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples were saying to him, "We have seen the other disciples were saying to him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see in His the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the imprint of the nails, and put my finger into the hands the imprint of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe." 26 After eight days His disciples were not believe." 26 After eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus *came, the again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus *came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and said, "Peace said, "Peace bebe with you." 27 Then He *said to Thomas, with you." 27 Then He *said to Thomas, "Reach here with your finger, and see My hands; and "Reach here with your finger, and see My hands; and reach here your reach here your handhand and put it into My and put it into My sideside; and do not ; and do not be unbelieving, but believing." be unbelieving, but believing."

• Joh 20:28 Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord Joh 20:28 Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!" and my God!"

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resurrectionresurrection

• Dramatic transformation of the disciples: Dramatic transformation of the disciples: – 10 of the remaining 11 disciples were martyred, 10 of the remaining 11 disciples were martyred,

6 were crucified6 were crucified– Because now unafraid of deathBecause now unafraid of death

• Not a single disciple denied it Not a single disciple denied it – In fact, all writings confirm the resurrection & In fact, all writings confirm the resurrection &

miracles of Jesus!miracles of Jesus!• Easter celebrated as the biggest day of the Christian Easter celebrated as the biggest day of the Christian

calendarcalendar• Jesus life and death and resurrection are Jesus life and death and resurrection are

documented historic facts!documented historic facts!

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Story…Story…

• What happened the morning of Jesus What happened the morning of Jesus Resurrection?Resurrection?

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John 20:10:16 - "Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As

she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels

in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the

other at the foot.

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John 20:10:16 - "They asked her, "Woman, why are you crying?"

"They have taken my Lord away," she said, "and I don't know where

they have put him." At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not

realize that it was Jesus.

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John 20:10:16 - "Woman," he said, "why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?" Thinking he was the

gardener, she said, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you

have put him, and I will get him." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned toward

him and cried out in Aramaic, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher)."

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John 20:18 - "Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had

said these things to her."

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Luke 24:30-35 "When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave

thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and

they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked

each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us

on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?"

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Luke 24:30-35 "They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, "It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon." Then the two told

what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them

when he broke the bread."

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The resurrection of Jesus Christ assures us of the Rapture:

1 Corinthians 15:52b-57 - “For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.

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Next Week…Next Week…

• We will discuss the Rapture!We will discuss the Rapture!

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1 Corinthians 15:52b-57 - “When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."

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1 Corinthians 15:52b-57 - "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

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Our frail bodies Our frail bodies will be will be transformed!transformed!

1 Corinthians 15:20-24 - "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.”

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1 Corinthians 15:20-24 – “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.”

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What will you do with What will you do with Jesus this morning?Jesus this morning?

Given the facts of the resurrection, we all need to make Given the facts of the resurrection, we all need to make changes. For some, it is a matter of re-dedicating your changes. For some, it is a matter of re-dedicating your life to Jesus Christ.life to Jesus Christ.

For others, you have encountered Him for the first For others, you have encountered Him for the first time. “Today is the day of salvation”!time. “Today is the day of salvation”!

Joh 10:8 "All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the Joh 10:8 "All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9 "I am the door; if anyone enters through sheep did not hear them. 9 "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 "The thief comes only to "The thief comes only to stealsteal and and killkill and and destroydestroy; I came that ; I came that they may have life, and have they may have life, and have itit abundantly. 11 "I am the good abundantly. 11 "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

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The Bible’s version of Christianity is not about a

religionreligion – but a relationshiprelationship!

John 1:12 "Yet to all who receivedreceived him, to those who

believedbelieved in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."

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everything!everything!

• On judgment day, it won’t matter how ‘good’ you On judgment day, it won’t matter how ‘good’ you were. were.

• The only thing that will matter is did you make The only thing that will matter is did you make Jesus Lord and Savior of your life!Jesus Lord and Savior of your life!

• If you’ve done that – you know Him, and He If you’ve done that – you know Him, and He knows you!knows you!

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Jesus said…Jesus said…

• Mat 7:21 "Not everyone who says to Me, Mat 7:21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven Father who is in heaven will enter.will enter. 22 22 "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' 23 Your name perform many miracles?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; knew you; DEPARTDEPART FROMFROM MEME, YOU , YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.' WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'

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Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man Truth, and the Life. No man

comes to the Father but comes to the Father but through Me.”through Me.”

What will you do What will you do with Jesus?with Jesus?

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Remember…Remember…

• It’s not ‘Happy Easter’It’s not ‘Happy Easter’

We should say…We should say…

Happy Resurrection Day!Happy Resurrection Day!

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