He Is Risen Indeed
Introduction
The Resurrection
Explore the powerful message of The Resurrection of Jesus and discover the hope it brings to your faith and daily life. “Christ is risen.” That single truth changes everything. If Jesus really walked out of the grave, then there is hope for our sins, our sorrows, and even our death.
“The resurrection is the central theme in every Christian sermon reported in the Book of Acts. The resurrection, and its consequences, were the ‘gospel’ or good news which the Christians brought.” — C.S. Lewis
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Opening Song
Were You There — Randy Travis
If Jesus Did Not Rise
The Bible is strikingly honest about what is at stake. Paul writes, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins…we are of all people most to be pitied.” (1 Corinthians 15:17,19)
There is no room for treating Easter as a poetic metaphor or a comforting tradition. Christianity stands or falls on this single event. Either the tomb was empty and Jesus is alive, or our faith collapses entirely.
Paul reminds us what the earliest believers proclaimed: “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures…he was buried…raised on the third day…and appeared” (1 Corinthians 15:3–6). These were not myths handed down over centuries—they were eyewitness testimonies. The early church did not give their lives for a feeling; they gave their lives for a risen Savior they had seen.
The Bible’s Honest Story
Scripture does not flatter humanity. It tells us plainly, “The heart is deceitful above all things.” (Jeremiah 17:9) It shows us both our brokenness and God’s holiness.
It also shows us the depth of Christ’s suffering. In Gethsemane, He sweat drops of blood. On the cross, He bore the full weight of sin. Long before this, Isaiah prophesied, “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities…by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)
The message of the Bible is not “try harder.” It is grace, rescue, and the truth that we cannot save ourselves—but Christ has done for us what we could never do.
What Happened On That First Easter
On that first Easter morning, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb expecting death. Instead, she found life. The stone was rolled away (John 20:1–2). Peter and John ran to see and found the grave clothes lying there (John 20:3–8).
Later, Jesus stood among His disciples and said, “Peace be with you.” (John 20:19)
Faith did not arrive instantly. It grew. Step by step. Encounter by encounter. And that is often how it happens for us. We hear the Word, witness transformation and sense God working in our hearts. Until one day, by grace, it becomes personal: “I have seen the Lord.” (John 20:18)
Glorious Ruins, Living Hope
We are made in God’s image, yet fallen. We are, in many ways, glorious ruins—designed for beauty, yet marked by brokenness.
At the cross, Jesus took our sin. At the empty tomb, God declared that the sacrifice was complete. “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:20)
The resurrection is not just about Jesus—it is about all who belong to Him. “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” (1 Corinthians 15:22)
Because He lives:
- Your past can be forgiven
- Your present can be sustained
- Your future is secure
“The Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.” (Romans 8:11)
Easter’s Invitation
Easter answers life’s deepest questions. Who am I? What is wrong with me? What has God done about it?
Jesus Himself gives the answer: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25)
Today, you are invited to respond as Thomas did when he saw the risen Christ: “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28)
Bring your doubts, your wounds, your sins. But bring them to the empty tomb—and to the living Savior.
Life Application
Today, reflect on what the resurrection truly means for your life:
- Where do you need hope that only a risen Savior can provide?
- Are you living as though Jesus is alive—or as if He is still in the grave?
- What step of faith is God inviting you to take today?
Let Easter move from history into your heart. Let it shape how you live, how you hope, and how you trust God daily.
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Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Son and the power of the resurrection. Help me to live each day in the reality that Jesus is alive. Strengthen my faith, renew my hope, and draw me closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Closing Song
An Easter Hallelujah — Cassandra Star & Callahan
Acknowledgments
We thank:
Pixabay for free, high-quality artwork. (https://pixabay.com)
AZ Quotes for inspirational quotations. (https://www.azquotes.com)
YouTube Gospel Music for timeless worship songs. (https://www.youtube.com)
We recommend GotQuestions.org for further Bible study. (https://www.gotquestions.org)
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