He is Risen

RESURRECTION SUNDAY MESSAGE

I. THE INCARNATION OF CHRIST
Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth

References: Isaiah 11:1; Genesis 3:15; John 3:16; Malachi 4:2

1. Jesus, the Son of man
   a. the prophesied Branch
2. Jesus, the Seed of a woman
   a. the virgin Birth
3. Jesus, the Son of God
   a. the only Begotten
4. Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness
   a. the righteous Benefactor

II. THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST
which was crucified

References: Mark 15:34; Luke 23:34, 43, 46; Hebrews 9:22; John 19:28-30

1. Jesus, the precious Sacrifice
2. Jesus, the promised Sanctifier
3. Jesus, the perfect Substitute
4. Jesus, the pure Satisfaction

III. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
he is risen

References: Matthew 12:39-40; 1 Corinthians 1:21; 2:12; 15:13-17

1. Jesus, the proof of God's pleasure
2. Jesus, the power of God's proclamation
3. Jesus, the promise to God's people

IV. THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST
he is not here

References: Philippians 2:5-12; Psalm 110:1-3; 1 John 2:1-2

1. Jesus, the exalted Son
2. Jesus, the enduring King
3. Jesus, the effectual Advocate

V. THE CONSUMMATION OF CHRIST
...behold the place where they laid him

References: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

1. Jesus, the perfection of God's people