In the Flesh

The lesson is from Luke 24:38-49 in which Jesus, following his resurrection, appears to those assembled in a closed and locked-from-the-inside room.  They were terrified, thinking they were seeing a ghost.

Jesus made himself known to them.  They did not need more fear, they needed more faith.  He spoke to them, "Peace be with you."

Jesus shows up in their fear, in their disappointment, in their distress, and speaks peace!

Jesus brought them hope, and joy tagged along!  These followers were in dreadful fear that they would be arrested for being Jesus's friends.  The danger still existed, but now, Joy!

Jesus can handle the questions, the doubts; and He will handle them IN HIS TIME!
Following Jesus has its fair share of mysteries.

Of all the world's religious leaders, Jesus is the only one who defeated death in His own power.

Trusting Jesus is worth whatever risks are involved. 

The resurrected body of Christ was fitted for Glory.  Never had there been humanity on the other side of Glory.

We are meant to be here with Him and one day to be there with Him!  Christ had conquered death and in Him we live.

 Everything is dying, but in Christ we are set free from the law of sin and death!

Hallelujah!

The grave is no longer a destination, but only a doorway for those who are alive in Christ.

HE MADE A WAY OUT SO WE CAN ESCAPE THE PENALTY OF DEATH.

Pastor Johnnie Blair

Sunday morning