Mark 16:1-20

HE HAS RISEN!

Keywords 16:6

"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.

 

1. Jesus’ resurrection (1-14)

Early on the third day, some women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ dead body with spices. When they arrived, the stone was rolled away and Jesus’ body was not there! An angel told them the good news: “He is not here. He has risen!” Jesus had overcome the power of death, just as he had promised his disciples. But the disciples did not believe the testimony. Then the Risen Jesus came and rebuked them for their stubborn refusal to believe. Jesus’ resurrection is an historical fact. It is the fulfillment of his mission as the Son of God.

 

2. The great commission (15-20)

The Risen Jesus commanded his disciples, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” The good news is that Jesus died for our sins and was raised on the third day, according to the scriptures. Whoever believes will be saved. Those who believe will receive the Holy Spirit and power from on high to carry out his work.

 

Prayer Lord, I believe you have risen and are sitting at the right hand of God. Empower me with your Spirit to tell the world.

One Word Jesus has risen!