6 The Resurrection: Gravity Upward — Matthew 28:1-15. Mark 16:1-8. Luke 24:1-49. John 20:1-21:25. 1 Corinthians 15:4-7
A New Morning: early visit to the tomb—Mary Magdalene’s alarmed call for Peter—the message of the angels—Peter and John come—another group of women get an angelic message.
Jesus seeking out Peter: Mary Magdalene meets Jesus—He meets other women—the soldiers’ story—alone with Peter.
Made Known in the Breaking of Bread: the Emmaus travellers—the Stranger’s explanation—the evening meal—the Master!
Even so Send I you: the meeting in Jerusalem—the Master’s unexpected presence—the sure proofs—breathing on them—Thomas’ stubborn doubts—a week later—a second great catch of fish—to James—to five hundred—on Olives’ top—the Bethany home not represented.
Gravity Upward: the resurrection not expected—fully assured—the new victory-day—Jesus was raised—He rose at will—His dying voluntary, so the rising—man’s true gravity—sin’s gravity—Jesus’ gravity upward.
The Life Side of Death: bodily changes in Jesus—personal identity unchanged—limitations gone—the Leader of a new sort of life.