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Wrestling With Doubt
As God's people, we walk by faith and not by sight. We walk hoping and believing in Jesus Christ. In John 20:29, after showing Thomas His hands and side, Jesus says "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." This passage points us to why we need the Gospel of John and the whole of the Bible.
The Resurrection Matters
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just a historical fact you need to know, but it is a spiritual truth that affects everything for faith and godliness. It is the foundation of all that we believe, and it is the motivation for all that we do. Because He lives!
The Resurrection and the Life
All of us carry burdens and struggles. They can be physical, psychological, emotional. What do we most need in order to make sense of it all. Twice in John 11, Jesus points His disciples and then Martha to the glory of God. Looking at life's difficulties through God's glory changes how we carry those burdens and struggles. Jesus wants us to challenge us to understand what we believe.
Resurrection Hope
Can you live without hope? Where do you place your hope when things are going well or when things are going not so well? Many times we look at our circumstances and we say, "I hope this changes," "I hope this goes away," "I hope that it won't be another rainy day today." Peter points us to a hope beyond our circumstances. He shows us a resurrection hope that gives life, security, and joy! Where is your hope?
Responses to the Resurrection of Jesus
Thank you to Rev. Lynn Downing for providing our message today!
Resurrection Matters
According to the laws of nature, dead bodies do not come back to life. Period - end of investigation! But the disciples were faced with overwhelming evidence that clearly flew in the face of established scientific dogma? They saw Jesus alive! What could they do? They believed, and never wavered from that belief through all manner of persecution, torture and even martyr's deaths. Jesus said to Thomas, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed." (John 20:29) "Alleluia, He is risen indeed!"
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