There have been numerous instances throughout history of people dying and coming back to life again. Some, like Lazarus (John 11:39), were dead for days before being raised. But Jesus’ resurrection was unique. First, Jesus predicted that he would die and that, on the third day, he would rise again (Matthew 16:21; 17:23; 20:19). And Jesus predicted this based on a previous prediction of Isaiah (53:11). Secondly, Jesus could predict this, because it was something that he himself would do by his own power (John 10:17-18). This makes Jesus’ resurrection different from any other miracle in which a dead person was raised. In Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Moses promised that God would raise up another prophet like him. The true prophet will be known by the fact that his predictions will come true. If Jesus had only predicted a resurrection from the dead, that would be significant enough. But Jesus both predicted and brought about his own resurrection. This means that Jesus has power over death itself, something that is impossible for any mere man. Only God has power over life and death. So, Jesus’ resurrection is the ultimate vindication of what Jesus taught about himself. It is the reason we can confidently affirm that he is truly divine and Lord over all. Jesus has power over your life and your death. Celebrate this Easter by recommitting your life to Jesus. You are in good hands.
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Read Luke 24:1-12
