Dawn of a New Day // Pastor Sheyna James
In the final days of Jesus' life, the authorities had him arrested for his radical claims about his divine nature. Jesus' ministry was gaining steam, and it was becoming a threat to the establishment.
To the disciples' horror, Jesus was taken and unfairly tried. He was found guilty, and sentenced to crucifixion. There was not a more horrific or excruciating way to die but Jesus took the weight of the punishment. After being beaten and hung on the cross, Jesus gave up his life and was laid in a tomb.
When Jesus died, so did his followers hopes of a new kingdom: one where God would rule and reign forever. But, after three days, the tomb was found empty. Death could not hold him and the grave could not stop him. Jesus had beaten death and was now alive.
The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is now at work in us. Jesus is no longer dead, he has RISEN!
In the final days of Jesus' life, the authorities had him arrested for his radical claims about his divine nature. Jesus' ministry was gaining steam, and it was becoming a ...threat to the establishment.
To the disciples' horror, Jesus was taken and unfairly tried. He was found guilty, and sentenced to crucifixion. There was not a more horrific or excruciating way to die but Jesus took the weight of the punishment. After being beaten and hung on the cross, Jesus gave up his life and was laid in a tomb.
When Jesus died, so did his followers hopes of a new kingdom: one where God would rule and reign forever. But, after three days, the tomb was found empty. Death could not hold him and the grave could not stop him. Jesus had beaten death and was now alive.
The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is now at work in us. Jesus is no longer dead, he has RISEN![+] Show More