Easter 2021

Matthew 28:6, “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.” That brings us to the big idea and the great news of Easter: Jesus has risen, as he said. But why should we believe that Jesus is risen and what does this great news mean for you and me today? To answer that question, we’re going to explore the resurrection through the eyes of the: (1) The Guards, (2) The Women, and (3) The Brothers.

Citylight Manayunk Easter Service | April 4, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

Resources:

Matthew 28:1-10

Why It Matters Theologically and Historically That Women Were the First to Discover the Empty Tomb

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The big idea of our Good Friday passage: Jesus truly is the Son of God. Our passage this evening provides three reasons to believe that Jesus truly is the Son of God: (1) The curtain, (2) The tombs, and (3) The Centurion.

Resources:

Matthew 27:51-54 ESV Study Bible

What Did the Temple Look Like in Jesus’ Time?

R.T. France, Matthew, NICNT

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