THE RESURRECTION
1. The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb on the evening of
Good Friday.
2. His soul
descends into the realm of the dead to announce to the Just the tidings of
their redemption.
3. Fearing
the body of Jesus will be taken, the chief priests place guards at the tomb.
4. On the
third day Jesus rises from the dead, glorious and immortal.
5. The earth
quakes as the angel rolls back the stone, the guards flee in terror.
6. The holy
women coming to anoint the body of Jesus are amazed and frightened to find the
tomb open.
7. An angel
calms their fears: "He is not here. He has risen as He said."
8. Jesus
appears to Mary Magdalen and Peter and two disciples on the way to Emmaus.
9. That
evening He appears to the apostles behind locked doors: "Peace be unto you
... do not be afraid."
10. Jesus breathes
on them and gives them the power to forgive sin.
Spiritual Fruit: Faith