(S)cripture-
Mark 16:6 "Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him."
(O)bservation-
The three women who were going to anoint Jesus' dead body were clearly shaken when they saw the large stone to the tomb was rolled away and the angel of the Lord told them that He was not there. The angel confirmed that Jesus, who was crucified, had risen from the dead just as He had previously told His disciples. As believers, this embodies our great hope. Jesus died for our sins - He bore the sins of all mankind, taking them to the cross. God then redeemed us by Jesus' resurrection, defeating sin and death and evil once and for all. Jesus now sits at God's right hand, the place of honor, until He comes to this earth again to take His people home into Heaven.
(A)pplication-
I want to make sure that everyone knows the Gospel message of Christ - that He came to this earth to save us from our sins and that this gift is available to all who believe. He came to this earth as a man to live among us and teach us, was crucified, dead, and buried, and has risen from the dead to save us all. As we approach Easter and celebrate our great Hope I want to make sure that I am acutely aware of the price Jesus paid to save me - and to continue to honor, praise, and serve Him for the rest of my days.
(P)rayer-
Father God, thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to pay the ultimate price to save us for all eternity. It is by Your power and grace that I am saved and free from the bondage of sin. Help me to share this message with others - that Jesus died for all of us, that You raised Him from the dead, and that He is alive! Lord God, I love and praise You and give You all the glory forever. Amen.
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