He is Risen!

What a beautiful, worshipful time at the crosses this morning. At 6:30am in the crisp spring air, we gathered together in praise and adoration of the One True God.

Can you imagine what it was like that early morning when Mary got to the tomb, only to find that it was empty! Amazing! I'm sure she was in shock! Pondering this, we sang "Christ Arose," "He Lives," "One Day," and "Revelation Song." Then we opened our Bibles to Matthew 28:1-10

1Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. 2And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. 3And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.
4The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men. 5The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. 6"He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. 7"Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you." 8And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. 9And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him.
10Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and take word to My brethren to leave for Galilee, and there they will see Me."

Bro. Steve showed us that there are three commands in this passage:
1) Do not be afraid. (v. 5 & 10)
2) Come and see. (v. 6)
3) Go quickly and tell. (v. 7 & 10)

When something exciting happens in our lives we want to tell others about it! Jesus conquering death and rising from the grave is the greatest miracle and most exciting news ever! Tell someone about Him today!

"He lives, He lives!
Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me
And talks with me
Along life's narrow way.

He lives, He lives!
Salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart!

"He Lives" by Alfred Ackley