What Jesus' Resurrection Means for Us Today

Selected Scritpures
(I Cor. 15:1-11; I Pet. 1:3; Heb.7:25)

Lesson: Why the Resurrection Gives Us Good Reason to Smile

Introduction: The empty tomb has profound overtones for those who believe. Here are three of them to help us live life in the 21st century.

JESUS' RESURRECTION MEANS....
I. In Christ We Can Find Acceptance
(with God).
II. In Christ We Can Find Hope
(Life can sometimes appear to be
a mess, but there is hope even
in the face of death & despair.)
III. In Christ We Can Find Help
(He rose and he is still alive
and in a position to help us.)

Conclusion/Summary:
In the Risen Christ we can always find good reason to smile. Fellow believers: I hope you're always smiling on the inside, and frequently smiling on the outside. After all,
he is risen; he is risen, indeed.
Happy Easter.