easter…the characters · 2016. 3. 27. · 1. [group] 1. [group] 2. [group] 2. [group] …then all...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Easter…The Characters · 2016. 3. 27. · 1. [Group] 1. [Group] 2. [Group] 2. [Group] …Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. Matthew 26:56 NIV 3. 3. Easter is best understood](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051921/600dddef51e5a8107838754f/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
1. [Group] 1. [Group] 2. [Group] 2. [Group]
…Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.…Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.
Matthew 26:56 NIVMatthew 26:56 NIV
3. 3.
Easter is best understood and becomes most meaningful
when we find our own story inside the Easter story.
Easter is best understood and becomes most meaningful
when we find our own story inside the Easter story.
4. 4.
• Unwanted Circumstance• Unanswered Prayers• Unhealthy Fear• Guilt and Shame • Prejudice & Bigotry • Unbelief
• Unwanted Circumstance• Unanswered Prayers• Unhealthy Fear• Guilt and Shame • Prejudice & Bigotry • Unbelief
Easter…Strikingly Human:Easter…Strikingly Human:
• Betrayal • Premature Death• Doubt• Pride & Insecurity• Anxiety & Stress• Corruption
• Betrayal • Premature Death• Doubt• Pride & Insecurity• Anxiety & Stress• Corruption
5. 5.
• Lazarus • Caiaphas & The Religious Establishment • The People• Jesus’ Brothers • Mary
• Lazarus • Caiaphas & The Religious Establishment • The People• Jesus’ Brothers • Mary
Easter…The Characters:Easter…The Characters:• Judas• Simon Peter• Pilate • John • Joseph &Nicodemus
• Judas• Simon Peter• Pilate • John • Joseph &Nicodemus
6. 6.
Then something happened…Then something happened…
7. 7.
When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.
When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.
Luke 24:9 NIVLuke 24:9 NIV
8. 8.
But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.
But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.
Luke 24:11 NIVLuke 24:11 NIV
9. 9. 10. 10.
11. 11. 12. 12.
13. 13. 14. 14.
15. 15. 16. 16.
Easter…The Characters:Easter…The Characters:
17. 17. 18. 18.
19. 19. 20. [Group] 20. [Group]
21. 21. 22. [Group] 22. [Group]
23. 23. 24. 24.
![Page 2: Easter…The Characters · 2016. 3. 27. · 1. [Group] 1. [Group] 2. [Group] 2. [Group] …Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. Matthew 26:56 NIV 3. 3. Easter is best understood](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051921/600dddef51e5a8107838754f/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
1. [Group] 1. [Group] 2. [Group] 2. [Group]
3. 3. 4. 4.
Easter…Strikingly Human:Easter…Strikingly Human:
• Betrayal • Premature Death• Doubt• Pride & Insecurity• Anxiety & Stress• Corruption
• Betrayal • Premature Death• Doubt• Pride & Insecurity• Anxiety & Stress• Corruption
5. 5.
Easter…The Characters:Easter…The Characters:• Judas• Simon Peter• Pilate • John • Joseph &Nicodemus
• Judas• Simon Peter• Pilate • John • Joseph &Nicodemus
6. 6.
7. 7. 8. 8.
9. 9.
So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.
So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.
John 20:3-4 NIVJohn 20:3-4 NIV
10. 10.
He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. Then Simon Peter came along behind him & went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there,
He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. Then Simon Peter came along behind him & went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there,
John 20:5-6 NIVJohn 20:5-6 NIV
11. 11.
as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen.
as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen.
John 20:7 NIVJohn 20:7 NIV
12. 12.
Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed.
Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed.
John 20:8 NIVJohn 20:8 NIV
13. 13.
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” John 20:19 NIVJohn 20:19 NIV
14. 14.
After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
John 20:20 NIVJohn 20:20 NIV
15. 15.
Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
John 20:21-22 NIVJohn 20:21-22 NIV
16. 16.
• Jesus’ Brothers• The People• Simon Peter
• Joseph & Nicodemus • Saul of Tarsus
• John
• Jesus’ Brothers• The People• Simon Peter
• Joseph & Nicodemus • Saul of Tarsus
• John
Easter…The Characters:Easter…The Characters:
17. 17. 18. 18.
19. 19. 20. [Group] 20. [Group]
21. 21. 22. [Group] 22. [Group]
23. 23. 24. 24.
![Page 3: Easter…The Characters · 2016. 3. 27. · 1. [Group] 1. [Group] 2. [Group] 2. [Group] …Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. Matthew 26:56 NIV 3. 3. Easter is best understood](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051921/600dddef51e5a8107838754f/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
1. [Group] 1. [Group] 2. [Group] 2. [Group]
3. 3. 4. 4.
Easter…Strikingly Human:Easter…Strikingly Human:
• Betrayal • Premature Death• Doubt• Pride & Insecurity• Anxiety & Stress• Corruption
• Betrayal • Premature Death• Doubt• Pride & Insecurity• Anxiety & Stress• Corruption
5. 5.
Easter…The Characters:Easter…The Characters:• Judas• Simon Peter• Pilate • John • Joseph &Nicodemus
• Judas• Simon Peter• Pilate • John • Joseph &Nicodemus
6. 6.
7. 7. 8. 8.
9. 9. 10. 10.
11. 11. 12. 12.
13. 13. 14. 14.
15. 15. 16. 16.
Easter…The Characters:Easter…The Characters:
17. 17.
Jesus’ life had changed John’s life.
Jesus’ life had changed John’s life.
18. 18.
Belief ➜ Life Belief ➜ Life
19. 19.
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
John 20:31 NIVJohn 20:31 NIV
20. [Group] 20. [Group]
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 NIVJohn 3:16 NIV
21. 21.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 10:10 NIVJohn 10:10 NIV
22. [Group] 22. [Group]
Jesus was raised not only to give us eternal life but Jesus was also raised to
give us a better life.
Jesus was raised not only to give us eternal life but Jesus was also raised to
give us a better life.
23. 23.
Jesus’ life can change your life.Jesus’ life can
change your life.
24. 24.
Do you believe that Christ died, was buried, and was raised
from the dead?
Do you believe that Christ died, was buried, and was raised
from the dead?