The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is, undoubtedly, the single-most important event in the Christian faith. Whereas Jesus dying on the cross brings to us redemption, Jesus’ resurrection helps us to understand that the God who died for us is alive and with us. It is therefore comforting to know that God redeemed us, sealed us, and is also with us, helping us along the way, even to the very end.
It is therefore an excellent time to be in reflection and sincere thanksgiving. What better way to reflect on that than from the Word of God?! Here are five (5) Scriptural Reflections on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
#1 “He is not here, He is risen” (Luke 24:6-7)
“He is not here, but is risen: remember how He spake unto you when He was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.”
Luke 24:6-7 (KJV)
The angels who were at the tomb spoke to the disciples, assuring them that Christ was not at the tomb but that He was now risen from the dead. The disciples were then asked to “remember” how He spoke to them. We must remember what Christ said, even when we would doubt God’s plan for our lives, or even doubt His divinity and existence. Remembering can help put things into proper perspective for us. It helps us to see the bigger picture; why Christ had to come, why He had to be arrested, why He had to die, and why He was able to rise again.
#2 “For if We Believe” (1 Thessalonians 4:14)
“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.”
1 Thessalonians 4:14 (KJV)
The resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just to raise Jesus Himself from the dead. It was also to give us hope of eternal life and resurrection. Such resurrection would, one day, apply to those who have died physically. However, it also applies to us who were spiritually dead and were brought to life through Jesus Christ. We are only asked to “believe” that Jesus died and rose again. Believe today on the LORD Jesus Christ and you will be saved.
#3 “We are Partakers in Christ” (Romans 6:5-6)
“For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death, we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.”
Romans 6:5-6 (KJV)
We have been planted in the likeness of His death, so that we will be in the likeness of His resurrection. This shows that we are to be partakers of Christ Jesus in all things, as shown in 1 Peter 4:13, which says:
“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”
1 Peter 4:13 (KJV)
Just as we are made partakers in His sufferings, we are also partakers in the joy to come. We can only be seen as “Partakers of Christ Jesus” because of the completed work of the cross and the resurrection.
#4 “That I may Know Him” (Philippians 3:10)
“That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death.”
Philippians 3:10 (KJV)
Knowing and having a relationship with Jesus Christ cannot exclude understanding the power of His resurrection. It is because of His resurrection why we are able to have a relationship with Him. After all, we cannot have a relationship with the dead! Knowing Him also entails having fellowship in, or being part of, His sufferings. This must happen as we have been made “conformable” unto His death. This means that just as He died we also must die; we must die to sin and to the things of this world.
#5 “The Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25-26)
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
St. John 11:25-26 (KJV)
In this scenario, Jesus is about to raise Lazarus from the dead. However, Martha, Lazarus’ sister, is grief-stricken, evidently concerned about what can be done even though Jesus was now present. After all, her brother’s body was already sealed in a tomb for four (4) days! In the verses before, Jesus assured her that her brother will live again. Martha then automatically assumed that Jesus was referring to the resurrection that will occur at the last day. Jesus then puts something into perspective; He is the resurrection and the life! He defines what life and resurrection are, they are not defined by Him! Additionally, wherever He is, there is resurrection and life. He does not need to wait on a day nor is He defined by any day. The day will be known as a day of resurrection and life because Jesus Christ would be there.
Be thankful to Jesus Christ for His resurrection. It shows that we indeed serve a risen Saviour who will be with us always. It shows that we serve a risen Saviour who is interceding on our behalf and is acquainted with how we feel. It shows that we serve a risen Saviour who we can actually have a relationship with Him. It shows that, because He is risen, we can also have life; life abundant and life everlasting. He is alive!
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