Here are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name, the artist who performed the song, and the cd that contains the song. Hosanna Brenton Brown 50 Worship Anthems Everlasting God Chris Tomlin See the Morning We Will Hold On Paul Baloche Glorious Hosanna Hillsong United All of the Above
Our Risen Savior Series
Understanding the Gospel Writers The writers often wrote thematically, not just chronologically
Understanding the Gospel Writers The writers often wrote thematically, not just chronologically Originally, Greek and Hebrew had no punctuation
Understanding the Gospel Writers The writers often wrote thematically, not just chronologically Originally, Greek and Hebrew had no punctuation We need to remember that these writers wrote before the printing press
Understanding the Gospel Writers Who wrote when? Mark
Understanding the Gospel Writers Who wrote when? Mark Matthew & Luke
Understanding the Gospel Writers Who wrote when? Mark Matthew & Luke John
conclusion The Easter accounts give evidence that the resurrection was honest history not fanciful fiction
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur?
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur? Mark 16:1-8
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur? Matthew 28:1-20
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur? Matthew 28:1-20 o 1 Corinthians 15: 5b-6 5b [Jesus] appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur? Matthew 28:1-20 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur? Luke 24:1-12
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur? John 20:1-18
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur? John 20:1-18 o Scenario #1: Mary left before the angels initially appeared to the other women
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur? John 20:1-18 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don t know where they have put him!
To whom did the angel(s) speak, to whom did Jesus appear, and when did those events occur? John 20:1-18 o Scenario #2: Mary & the women saw the angels and told the disciples. Mary & the women return to the tomb and then encounter Jesus.
Summary of events Earthquake & guards shake Women arrive at the tomb
Summary of events Scenario #1: o Mary Magdalene runs to tell Peter & John that the body is missing o Meanwhile, the angels appear to the women Jesus appears to the women Women go & tell the other disciples o Peter & John run to the tomb
Summary of events Scenario #1: o Afterwards, Mary Magdalene returns to the tomb Angel appears to Mary Magdalene Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene o Mary Magdalene returns to the disciples & says she has seen the Lord
Summary of events Scenario #2: Angels appear to the women All the women (including Mary) run back to the disciples Peter & John go to the tomb
Summary of events Scenario #2: Afterwards Mary & the women return to the tomb Angel appears to Mary Magdalene Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene & the other women Women return a 2nd time to the disciples
Summary of events Jesus appears to Peter (Luke 24:34, 1 Corinthians 15:5) Jesus appears to 2 men on road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) Jesus appears to the disciples (w/o Thomas) (Luke 24:36-49, John 20:19-23) Jesus appears to the disciples with Thomas (John 20:24-29)
Summary of events Jesus appears to the disciples while they were fishing (John 21:1-23) Jesus appears to over 500 men in Galilee (1 Corinthians 15:6) Jesus appears to James (1 Corinthians 15:7) Possible other appearances during the 40 day period (Acts 1:3) Ascension (Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:4-11)
conclusion The Easter accounts give evidence that the resurrection was honest history not fanciful fiction
conclusion If a hoax, the writers would have been sure the details matched
conclusion If a hoax, the writers would have been sure the details matched If a hoax, the writers would not have used women in their story to be the first eyewitnesses
conclusion If a hoax, the writers would have been sure the details matched If a hoax, the writers would not have used women in their story to be the first eyewitnesses The events on Easter morning were probably more complicated than we think. Doesn t it make sense that the writers would simplify their accounts?
conclusion The Easter accounts give evidence that the resurrection was honest history not fanciful fiction