EASTER AT ROCKCREEK – THE DECISION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

EASTER AT ROCKCREEK – THE DECISION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.

John 20:30-31

It’s possible to believe something … and never .

We believe Jesus .

We believe He .

We may even believe Easter .

But the real question isn’t, “Do we believe in Jesus?”

The real question is: What are we with Jesus?

BIG IDEA: The resurrection isn’t just something to in… it’s something we to.

REAL LIFE ISSUES WITH JESUS

1. Some people become .

Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.”

John 11:21

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”

John 11:25-26

Some of us aren’t far from God, we’re just disillusioned with God.

• I thought He would answer that prayer.
• I thought that relationship would work.
• I thought if I followed Him, life would look different.

Disillusionment happens when our don’t match our .

Disillusionment isn’t the end of our  it’s often the beginning of a .

What feels like a may actually be a setup for something .

         2. Some people .

They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.”

John 20:25

Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them.

John 20:26

The good news of Easter is Jesus will meet us , even if it takes time to get to us.

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

John 20:27 (NIV)

         3. Some people .

Thomas makes a radical shift from: “.” to “.”

“My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed.

John 20:28

The truth is our will never keep Jesus away from us.

THE BIBLICAL CLARITY WE NEED

Belief isn’t just a thought… it’s a we make.

Belief isn’t just agreement… it’s living a life.

Jesus died for .

He rose .

He’s today.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH JESUS?

Easter proves Jesus is but our response determines if He’s alive in !