Why Is Christ’s resurrection so important
and comforting?
Read: Romans 1:4 John
8:28 1 Corinthians
15:20 John 11:25-26
Meditation: It seems wrong to say that Christ’s resurrection is
often overlooked, but it often is. It’s not that people don’t want
to focus on it, it’s just so often we get caught up in His miracles,
suffering, and death we forget about the most important part. Without
the resurrection, Christ doesn’t defeat death; therefore, there would
be no resurrection for any of us. Because He did rise on that third day,
His resurrection gives us comfort because it proves many things. These
verses tell us that Christ’s resurrection proves that He is the Son of
God; His resurrection proves His doctrine (word) is true; His
resurrection proves that the Father accepted His sacrifice for our sins;
and His resurrection proves that all believers in Christ will rise to
eternal life.
Prayer Starter: Thank You Jesus for giving us Your power over
death, and giving us Your word to assure us of that
power. 
Where did Christ ascend to?
Read: Ephesians 1:20-23
Meditation: I know this is an obvious answer, so maybe the question
should be, "Why to the right hand?" This verse seems to
indicate that Jesus, being true God and true man, is present everywhere. God
tells us that not only is He present everywhere, but also now fully
exercises His divine power over the whole universe. Jesus sits at God’s
authoritative side (the right hand symbolizes power and authority) and lives
and reigns over all creation.
Prayer Starter: Father, thank You for placing Jesus in Your right
hand, and giving Him authority over my life.
What comfort do we get for Christ’s ascension
to the right hand of God?
Read: John 16:7 1
John 2:1 Psalm 110:1
Meditation: If you will remember from two weeks ago, we learned that
Christ fills three positions in our life: Prophet, Priest, and King. These
verses tell us that Jesus didn’t just fill these positions in our life
while He was here on earth, but He is filling these positions now as He sits
at the right hand of the Father. It is very comforting to have Jesus
fulfilling these same duties in our lives today, just like He did when He
walked the earth. Jesus is not so far away we can’t see Him or feel Him,
He’s right here with us now, continuing His duties as the "Office of
Christ."
Prayer Starter: How comforting it is Father to know that Jesus rules
from above, and that He still continues to give me the words to speak; that
He still intercedes with You on my behalf, and still rules over everything
here on Earth.
What about Jesus’ second coming?
Read: Matthew 24:7
Meditation: There are many questions about Jesus’ second coming,
but one thing He does make clear is that there will be much turmoil in the
last days. These are indicators that bring us closer to Christ’s return,
and we see some of them in today’s world.
Prayer Starter: Jesus, help me to see the indicators of Your return,
but don’t let me get caught up in them. You have given me much to do, so
help the indicators create urgency for Your word in my life.
Should we fear the days preceding Christ’s
return?
Read: Luke 21:28
Matthew 24:27
Meditation: While these days will be hard to bear, Jesus assures us that
we will have victory and that His coming should be a source of hope and joy.
While we shouldn’t be afraid, we should cling to His word for assurance
and strength. We should not fear, rather we should look forward to the
coming of Christ.
Prayer Starter: Jesus, help me to overcome any fear that I may have
about Your coming. I want to be able to look forward to that glorious
day.
Conclusion
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:15
1 Thessalonians 5:2
Meditation:
Christ has redeemed you. Scripture tells us that Christ had to do
this, not only to set us free from the slavery of sin, but also to free
us to serve God. Christ’s redemption gives us the freedom to honor God
with our whole lives and rejoice in Him here on earth, and forever in
heaven. Jesus is here today to be your prophet, to give you the
supernatural ability to speak His word. Jesus is still interceding with
the Father for us, and Jesus still takes a hands-on approach to ruling
His kingdom.
As for His second coming, Jesus tells us not to stand here and look
up into the clouds for Him. His coming will be like "a thief in
the night," so it will come at a time when we least expect it.
He assures us that at that time, we will know that it is Him, and that
we will have victory over sin and death.
Prayer Starter: Thank You Jesus for all of the assurances that
You have given me in my life. Help me to overcome the urge to just sit
and wait. Continue to give me the ability to speak Your word, and to
live out my days as a humble and loyal servant.
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