Christ Has Risen!

“The women who had lingered at the cross came early to the tomb, bringing spices that they might anoint His body.  They thought He was dead.  In fact, they wondered how they would move the huge stone that blocked the entrance to the tomb (Mark 16:3).  It is remarkable  that they did not believe in His resurrection when He had taught this truth repeatedly (Matt. 16:21; 17:23; 20:19; 26:32).

We must never underestimate the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The world believes that Jesus died, but the world does not believe that He arose from the dead.  Peter’s message at Pentecost emphasized the resurrection.  In fact, it is emphasized throughout the Book of Acts.  What is the significance of the Resurrection?

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