The Epilogue - 15: Empowered by His Resurrection
Rev. Osei Kwabena Nkrahene | December 6 2024 | John 21:1-14
KEY VERSE:
This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after He was raised from the dead. John 21:14 (ESV)
MESSAGE:
The final part of the key verse highlights the fact and significance of Jesus' resurrection, encapsulating its profound impact. As early as John 2:18-22, Jesus alluded to His resurrection and identified Himself as the one who would accomplish it. This is reinforced in John 10:17.
In John 11:25-27, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life," linking His resurrection to eternal life for all who believe in Him. Scriptures such as Romans 1:4, Romans 8:11, and Ephesians 1:20 emphasise the role of the Holy Spirit in His resurrection.
God the Father's role is equally significant. Acts 2:24 and Romans 6:4 affirm that the Father raised Christ from the dead. Jesus' final words on the cross, committing His Spirit into the Father’s hands (Luke 23:46), further underscore this truth. The Gospel accounts leave no room for doubt: Christ did not remain in the grave.
The significance of the resurrection is multifaceted. Acts 1:3 reveals the connection between the resurrection and the Kingdom of God. The risen Christ's appearances to former sceptics like James and Paul brought them into the faith (1 Corinthians 15:6-9). Moreover, 1 Corinthians 15 underscores that the very foundation of Christianity rests on the resurrection of Christ. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
The resurrection of Christ and its implications should take centre stage in our lives and ministries. PRAYER:
Lord Jesus Christ, Your resurrection gives both life and responsibility. Please help me to unite these truths in my life. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
DAILY word study: RAISED
The word "raised" is derived from the Greek egeirō, meaning "to awaken" or "to arouse from sleep." It conveys both a literal and figurative awakening, often associated with resurrection, renewal, or restoration.
In John 21:14, "raised" highlights the pivotal moment of Jesus' victory over death. The term is frequently used throughout the New Testament to affirm the transformative power of God, who raised Christ from the dead as a declaration of His authority and the promise of eternal life (Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 15:20). Reflection
The word "raised" highlights life’s victory over death and the promise of new beginnings. How does His resurrection empower your daily walk with Him?
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