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"I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies" (John 11:25). Easter is a double-barreled celebration.

After he said this, he showed them his hands and side (John 20:20). He looked like Jesus, talked like Jesus, but how... how could it be?

Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed (John 20:8). What I want you to see this Easter as we study the light dawning on John and Peter regarding what had happened, is the fundamental importance of the Word of God.

They did not yet understand from the Scriptures that Jesus must rise from the dead (John 20:9). John didn't realize on that Friday what you and I now know...

When Jesus had tasted it, he said, "It is finished!" Then he bowed his head and released his spirit (John 19:30). So what, exactly, was finished on that first Good Friday?

A new command I give you: Love one another (John 13:34). Do you celebrate Maundy Thursday?

I shall not die, but I shall live (Psalm 118:17). Ultimately, all Holy Weeks will lead to joyful Easter mornings if we cling to Christ.

Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ's at His coming (1 Cor. 15:23). "Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o’er his foes!"

Blessed be the God and Father... who... has begotten us again to a living hope (1 Pet. 1:3). We don't have to fear anything, even death.

When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied (Isaiah 53:11). Am I walking in the freedom Christ accomplished for me?

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? (1 Cor. 15:55). Who in your circle of friends does not know Jesus?

My Lord and my God (John 20:28). After the Resurrection Jesus was no longer limited to one physical location.

And they crucified Him (Mark 15:24). How often we take for granted the pain and suffering Jesus endured.

...it has now been revealed by the Spirit (Eph. 3:5). The coming of Jesus was like the Easter egg placed on the grass for the toddler.

...that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:4). What does Easter mean for you?

Roll a large stone over here at once (1 Sam. 14:33). The stone of our sins was rolled to the door of the grave of our Lord Jesus.

Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3). Jesus wore a crown of thorns and was nailed to a tree because He loves you.

Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? (1 Cor. 15:55). The stone having been rolled away has staggering implications...

In everything God works for the good of those who love Him (Rom 8:28). What do you say we have a chat about graveclothes?

If Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins (1 Cor. 15:17). Your attitude about the resurrection is important any time of year.