Message by Glen Miller
April 8, 2007

When the Son Came Out Luke 24

Why do you seek the living One among the dead?
- They knew Jesus died!
- They were there to honor Him!
- They had lost the One they loved!
  - Need-love
  - Gift-love
  - Appreciative-love
- How does your life show that you are seeking the Living One?
Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and to enter into His glory? Luke 24:26
- To absorb the wrath of God! 2 Cor. 5:21
  "He (God, the Father) made Him (Jesus) who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."
- To give us what none of us deserve eternal life! John 3:16
  "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Luke 24:38
- They lacked assurance because they were missing one essential proof!
  "See my hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have." Luke 24:39
  "If His love, demonstrated by His sacrifice on our behalf and experienced by His indwelling Spirit, is the basis of our relationship with God, would He not want us to know that we have it?"
- What doubts do you have?
Closing reminders: Because Christ was raised we know for certain that:
- Death has been conquered! 1 Cor. 15:55-57
- God is reigning in His kingdom! Heb. 12:27-29
- Christ is alive and accessible! Heb. 4:14-16
- Eternal life can be a reality! John 5:24