Evidence of the Missing Body

Evidence of the Missing Body

John 20:1-10

20 Early on Sunday morning,^[ while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. ² She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!”

³ Peter and the other disciple started out for the tomb. ⁴ They were both running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. ⁵ He stooped and looked in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he didn’t go in. ⁶ Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, ⁷ while the cloth that had covered Jesus’ head was folded up and lying apart from the other wrappings. ⁸ Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed— ⁹ for until then they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead. ¹⁰ Then they went home.

rolled the stone away?

John 20:1

Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.

was Jesus’ Body?

John 20:2-7

² She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!”

³ Peter and the other disciple started out for the tomb. ⁴ They were both running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. ⁵ He stooped and looked in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he didn’t go in. ⁶ Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, ⁷ while the cloth that had covered Jesus’ head was folded up and lying apart from the other wrappings.

did John believe?

John 20:8-9

⁸ Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed— ⁹ for until then they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead. ¹⁰ Then they went home.

do you believe?

John 11:25-26

²⁵ Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.²⁶ Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”

Journey to Eternal Life

The Roman’s Road

Welcome to a journey of discovery—a path that leads to eternal life and a relationship with a loving God. Just as the ancient Romans built roads to connect people and places, God has provided a road for us to find Him. This road is found in the book of Romans in the Bible, and it’s a journey worth taking.

#1) The Broken Road (Romans 3:23):

Imagine a road filled with potholes and obstacles. In Romans 3:23, we learn that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” This means we’ve all made mistakes (e.g., told lies, coveted things, hated others, lusted, etc.), and our lives are far from perfect. These imperfections are called sins and separate us from God and His glory.

#2) The Costly Toll (Romans 6:23):

As we travel this broken road, there’s a price to pay. Romans 6:23 tells us that “the wages of sin is death.” Our sins have consequences, and they lead to spiritual separation from God; and specifically, eternal separation in a terrible and tormenting place called hell.

#3) The Divine Detour (Romans 5:8):

But God loves us deeply. In Romans 5:8, it says, “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” God sent Jesus to pay the price for our sins. He took the detour of the cross out of His immense love for us.

#4) The Confident Turn (Romans 10:9):

To travel God’s road, you must make a confession. Romans 10:9 says, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” It’s a turn from self and sin, and a turn towards Jesus as your Lord and Savior and choosing to live God’s ways.

#5) The Open Highway (Romans 10:13):

Finally, the road is open to all. Romans 10:13 reassures us: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”It doesn’t matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done; salvation is available to anyone who calls upon Jesus.

Prayer

If you’d like to start this journey, pray something like this from your heart:

“Dear God, I acknowledge my sins and my need for a Savior. I believe that Jesus is Lord and that He died for my sins and you raised him from the dead. I invite Him into my life to be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for the gift of eternal life. Amen.”

Keep Traveling:

Your journey with God is just beginning. Seek out a local church, read the Bible and obey it, pray, and connect with fellow travelers who can encourage you along the way.

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