The Cross and the Empty Tomb

The cross means that we can

look back and be thankful.

The cross means that we can The cross means that we can look back and be thankful; look back and be thankful;

TThe empty tomb means that he empty tomb means that we can look ahead and be we can look ahead and be hopeful. hopeful.

The empty tomb means that we can look ahead and be

hopeful.

The cross fills us with gratitude; the empty tomb

fills us with expectation.

The cross means that He died for us;

the empty tomb means that He lives

for us.

The cross means that the old has passed away;

the empty tomb means that all things have become new.

The cross is the triumph of mercy; the empty tomb is the triumph of righteousness.

The message of the cross is, “It is finished;” the message of the empty tomb is,

“I am alive forever more.”

The resurrection allows us to look up, to look forward, and to look

ahead. When we look up we see Jesus seated at

the right hand of God, when we look forward

we see Him daily guiding our steps,

when we look ahead we see Him coming again for His bride.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ brings the

assurance that the enemy of death has been defeated, our home in heaven is

secure, and our inheritance will never

fade away.

How good He is, and how blessed we are to serve a Lord who

is alive, who is above all, and who

loves us with an everlasting love!

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ:The Resurrection of Jesus Christ:Calms Our FearsCalms Our Fears

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I

know that you are looking  for Jesus, who was

crucified. He is not here;

Confirms His WordConfirms His Word

He has risen, just as He said.

Comforts Our HeartsComforts Our Hearts

Come and see the place where he lay.

Commissions Our LivesCommissions Our Lives

Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead

of you into Galilee.

Clarifies Our VisionClarifies Our Vision

There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you.” There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you.” Matt 28: 5-7 Matt 28: 5-7

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