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Easter SundayGod of the Living!April 20, 2014Please turn to Luke 24:1-12: \u201cWhy do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you\u2026\u201d Luke 24:5b-6a\u201c\u2026who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.\u201d Romans 1:4\u2022The resurrection proves that Jesus is who He says He is\u2022The resurrection also proves that Jesus does what He says He will doWe were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4Attempts to Undermine Resurrection:1.Soldiers guarding tomb paid to lie about what happened2.Many theories offered (Swoon Theory) (ref. 1Corinthians 15:3-7)Sadducees: deny resurrection of the dead (ref. Matthew 22:31-32, Romans 6:4) Great RelationshipsYet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God\u201413 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband\u2019s will, but born of God. John 1:12-13 Great PurposeAll this is done by God, who through Christ changed us from enemies into His friends and gave us the task of making others his friends also. 2Corinthians 5:18 GNV Great Risks (ref. Matthew 16:24-26) Great Celebrations (ref. Philippians 4:4-7) Great Hope (ref. 1Corinthians 15:51-57)What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?