Sunday Ministry Recap (Resurrection Day - Apr. 8)

Scripture Focus:

Matthew 28:1-20 - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Key Thoughts Shared by Various Brothers:

The Resurrection is central to the Christian faith ... even though in modern times there are those who profess to be Christians that do not believe in the literal resurrection of Jesus. It is also possible to assent to the truth of the Resurrection but not live in its power. While we criticize some for focusing on a dead Christ (i.e., the crucifix), we need to make sure our own faith and walk reflect a risen Christ. Using the famous Resurrection hymn as an analogy, are we living in the minor key ("Low in the grave He lay....") or in the triumphant chorus ("Up from the grave He arose....")? The Resurrection took a greatness of power that we cannot comprehend ... and that power is at work in us.

Craig shared the sad story of a home-schooled young person who started college at UAB last fall .... and has told his parents that after conversations with some of his professors, he has lost his faith in God. Even those raised as Christians face the question, "What shall I do with Jesus?"

The historical evidence for the Resurrection is one of the strongest bulwarks in the case for the truth of the Christian faith. It is, as R. A. Torrey put it, "the Gibraltar of Christian evidences and the Waterloo of unbelief." Most of those who reject God and Christianity have never taken the trouble to study the evidences for the Christian faith ... especially the Resurrection.

Frank Morrison was an unbelieving attorney who decided to write a book disproving the Resurrection. To his surprise, he found the evidence for the Resurrection to be convincing. He wrote a book on the historical evidence for the Resurrection entitled, Who Moved the Stone? Significantly, the first chapter was called, "The Book that Refused to be Written."

We also discussed that, apart from "evidences," the Bible is self-authenticating ... and every time we choose to follow one of its precepts or principles, it proves itself to be true in our lives.


Next week: Genesis 24 - A Bride for Isaac.