Meaning of Resurrection

A rising above mortality through the understanding of spiritual life as demonstrated by Jesus

Easter Scriptures to Celebrate: He is Risen! NIV

Mark 16:5-7

“As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.

But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will.

Luke24:6-7

He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:

‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ”

Matthew 28:6

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”

John 11:25

“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,”

Corinthians 6: 14

“And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power.”

Romans 6:4-5

“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.”

1Peter 1:3

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”

John 6:40

“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”

1Thessalonians 4:14

“For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.”

Romans 8:11

“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”

Job19:25

“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.”

Philippians 3:10

“That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,”

Thanksgiving Prayer for the Resurrection of Christ

Father we thank you, that you make all things new.

Thank you for the victory and power in your name which is above all names.

Thank you that you hold the keys over death and hell. Jesus you have been raised from the dead pavimg the way for us to have eternal life with you.

Thank you that you had a plan, that you made a way.

We praise you for your great strength,

We praise you for your everlasting love.

We praise you that you are a Conqueror, Victor, Redeemer, and Friend.

We praise you that you are Deliverer, Protector and Everlasting Father, Great and Awesome God, you are worthy of our praise

We ask that you renew our hearts, minds, and lives, for the days ahead. We pray for your blessing over us.

Almighty Father help us to keep focus on what is pure and right, give us the power to be obedient to your word and when the enemy reminds us where we have been, hissing his lies and attacks our way, help us to trust that your voice speaks louder and stronger, reminding us we are safe with you and that your purposes and plans will not fail. We ask that you will be our defence and rear guard, keeping our way clear, removing the obstacles, and covering the pitfalls.

Shine your light in us, through us, over us. May we make a difference in this world, for your glory and purposes. Set your way before us. May all your plans succeed. May we reflect your peace and hope to a world that so desperately needs your presence and healing.

Thanks be to you God, for your indescribable gift!

To you be glory and honor, on this Resurrection Day, and forever. In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Happy Resurrection (Easter )