ئەپەکە بەدەست بهێنەDaily Encouragementنموونە
There is a magnificent simplicity about these words in which the angel announced the resurrection of Jesus to the women.
“He is not here” - that is, in the tomb. Peter states the reason: “It was impossible for death to keep its hold on him” (Acts 2:24). Impossible, because it is unthinkable that death could finally master “the author of life” (Acts 3:15). Impossible, because his resurrection was prophesied in Scripture: “Seeing what was ahead David spoke of the resurrection of Christ” (Acts 2:31). Impossible, because it was God’s purpose to raise him: “God raised him from the dead” (Acts 3:15).
“He has risen” - that is, he was dead and is alive. Almost immediately the women would see him, as would many others - individuals such as Peter, James and Paul; groups such as the apostles and the five hundred brethren. Proofs of the resurrection were many and convincing, (Acts 1:3) necessary and divinely given.
“Just as he said” - that is, in his references to his resurrection before he went to the cross. Never did he refer to his death without speaking of his resurrection: “I lay down my life - only to take it up again“ (John 10:17).
“Come and see the place where he lay” - that is to say, there was an actual tomb, a real stone, a literal resurrection!
“He is not here” - that is, in the tomb. Peter states the reason: “It was impossible for death to keep its hold on him” (Acts 2:24). Impossible, because it is unthinkable that death could finally master “the author of life” (Acts 3:15). Impossible, because his resurrection was prophesied in Scripture: “Seeing what was ahead David spoke of the resurrection of Christ” (Acts 2:31). Impossible, because it was God’s purpose to raise him: “God raised him from the dead” (Acts 3:15).
“He has risen” - that is, he was dead and is alive. Almost immediately the women would see him, as would many others - individuals such as Peter, James and Paul; groups such as the apostles and the five hundred brethren. Proofs of the resurrection were many and convincing, (Acts 1:3) necessary and divinely given.
“Just as he said” - that is, in his references to his resurrection before he went to the cross. Never did he refer to his death without speaking of his resurrection: “I lay down my life - only to take it up again“ (John 10:17).
“Come and see the place where he lay” - that is to say, there was an actual tomb, a real stone, a literal resurrection!
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Daily Encouragement is a year-long, daily devotional written by a life-long missionary. It offers readers a source of strength, direction and joy from the Scriptures as it chronologically unfolds highlighting key passages from Genesis to Revelation.
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We would like to thank, David Evans (author), Dan King and Parksville Baptist Church for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: http://pfbc.ca
