“Why do you seek
the living one among the dead?
He is not here,
but he has been raised."
(Luke 24:5-6)
God's power surpasses human expectations. Jesus’ resurrection validates His claims of being the Son of God. If He had not risen, His teachings would be questioned, but the resurrection proves that He has authority over life and death.
Faith sometimes requires overcoming doubt and trusting in God's truth and promises. Faith in the resurrection isn’t just theoretical—it calls believers to live in the reality of Christ’s victory, embracing a life of holiness, purpose, and confidence in God’s promises.
Let us share our faith and spread the message of hope. The resurrection led to the boldness of the disciples. They transitioned from fear to courage, proclaiming Jesus’ resurrection even in the face of persecution. This same power changes hearts today.
Jesus’ victory over the grave is a promise that believers, too, will experience resurrection and eternal life. It reminds us that death is not the end, but a transition into God’s presence.
The stone was rolled, the tomb was bare,
The weight of death no longer there.
From darkest night to morning bright,
The Savior rose in glorious light.
The earth rejoiced, the angels sang,
The chains of sin no longer rang.
Hope was crowned, the grave was lost,
Salvation won through heaven’s cost.
Oh, shout aloud, lift voices high,
For Christ has conquered, death denied.
He lives, He reigns, our risen King,
Let hearts with joy and praises sing!
Lord Jesus, Risen Savior,
With grateful hearts, we come before you, in awe of your victory over the grave, in wonder at the love that carried the cross. You have conquered sin, you have shattered the chains of death, you have brought light where darkness once ruled. Because you live, hope reigns eternal.
Fill our hearts with resurrection joy, strengthen our faith in your promises, let us walk boldly in your truth, proclaiming your name with every breath. May your power be seen in our lives, may your love transform the broken, may Your grace lead us ever closer to you.
Lord Jesus, you are risen! you reign forever!
Amen.
Pericope:
VIII: The Resurrection Narrative
THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS
Luke 24:1-12
Gospel | Luke 24:1-12
1 At daybreak on the first day of the week the women who had come from Galilee with Jesus took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb; 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were puzzling over this, behold, two men in dazzling garments appeared to them. 5 They were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground. They said to them, “Why do you seek the living one among the dead? 6 He is not here, but he has been raised. Remember what he said to you while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be crucified, and rise on the third day.” 8 And they remembered his words. 9 Then they returned from the tomb and announced all these things to the eleven and to all the others. 10 The women were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James; the others who accompanied them also told this to the apostles, 11 but their story seemed like nonsense and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb, bent down, and saw the burial cloths alone; then he went home amazed at what had happened.
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