Sermon Summary: Resurrection “The First Words of Jesus”
Christ is risen! (He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!) On Good Friday, we considered the final words of Jesus, and what we could learn from the words Jesus chose to speak as He suffered and died on the cross. Here on Easter Sunday, we are turning to the first words of Jesus to see what else we can learn! First words are critical. They can set the tone and communicate what is most important. What can we learn from the first words Jesus uses to begin His ministry? And what can we learn from the first words Jesus speaks after His resurrection? We learn that Jesus has completed His mission, and now He invites us to join Him in the mission to make disciples by calling others to repent and believe the Gospel.
Sermon Notes: Resurrection “The First Words of Jesus”
First words set a tone and communicate what is most important.
What were the first words Jesus used when He began His mission?
Mark 1:15–“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel.”
Luke 4:21– “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
John 1:39– “Come, and you will see.”
The mission of Jesus culminates at the cross on Good Friday and the tomb on Easter.
What were the first words Jesus used after His resurrection?
Matthew 28:10– “Do not be afraid.”
Luke 24:36– “Peace to you!”
John 20:16– “Mary.” (he calls her by name)
Matthew 28:19– “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…
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