Point of Grace Online Worship 4.12.2020 Sermon Notes - Easter 2020

Jesus – A “was” or an “is”?

Matthew 28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”

8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

The starting point for the women that day was

• grief,

• fear,

• doubt,

• loss

They came with a “Jesus was” lens but they discovered a “Jesus is” lens and everything changed!

Matthew 27 59 Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. 61 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

His Resurrection changes everything!

A “Jesus is” lens means:

• His promises can be trusted!

•  His presence can be enjoyed!

•  His power can be experienced!

•  His p_________ can be _______!

 (continue the list – your “Jesus is” lens list

I want to do life with a “Jesus ____” lens.

Resources this week to help you do life with a “Jesus is” lens.

Daily Scripture Readings for this Week:

Mon – Luke 24:13-35

Tues – John 20:1-18

Wed – John 20:19-23

Thu – John 20:24-31

Fri – John 21:1-14

Sat - John 21:15-25

Solitude – Spend TWO minutes quietly alone. Take some deep breaths… Just be… “Holy Spirit, speak to me through Your Word!”

Scripture – Read slowly, out loud if possible, listen, reread, dwell, notice words & phrases you are drawn to & return there! Reflect on what you are noticing and where He is leading your thoughts.

Prayer – Have a conversation with God, “What are You saying to me, God?” Talk about what you notice is on your heart.

Finish - Spend TWO minutes again with God.

The “One Minute Pause” App by Ransomed Heart (use is multiple times every day)

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young (Devotional Book)

Restoration Year by John Eldredge – A 365 Day Devotional

Ransomed Heart website and app - many helpful resources including prayers, readings, podcast etc.