The Burial and Resurrection of Jesus

Good evening! Pastor Alan spent the last few weeks finishing up our studies in the Gospel of John. Below, you’ll find the first of three messages that wrap up his series. To listen to his message on John 19:38-20:18, simply click play on the audio player below. Also included is Alan’s outline and links to the verses he references. Enjoy!

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

John 19:38-20:18

1. Introduction
   • John 20:30-31
   • What is of first importance to the Church? 1 Corinthians 15:3-5
2. The Emphasis on a Buried Physical Body
   • John 19:38-42
   • The importance of the link between the physical and spiritual when it comes to life, death, and resurrection.
     • 1 Corinthians 15
     • 1 John 1:1-2
     • Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:31
     • John 12:24-25
     • Galatians 2:20
3. The Emphasis on a Physical Resurrection
   • John 20:1-9
     • The grave had not been robbed – grave robbers don’t fold face cloths! (vs. 6-7)
     • An urgency to tell others. (vs. 2-4)
       • Should convict us!
     • A change of belief. (vs. 8-9)
       • Should change what you believe is the most important thing in your life.
4. The Importance of Christ’s Ascension and Mary’s Devotion
   • John 20:11-18
   • Mary’s devotion is in response to what Jesus did for her.
   • The ascension of Christ establishes three things for us:
     • The sending of the Spirit (John 16:7)
       • The Spirit manifests Jesus to us and in us
       • The power of the Gospel is Christ alive in us, accomplished by the Spirit
     • The power of prayer
       • Surety that we are heard (Hebrews 4:14-17)
     • The surety of the future resurrection of the dead
       • 1 Corinthians 15:16-23
       • Without the resurrection, we have nothing.