Religion, Resurrection, and Commission

Religion: a personal set or an institutional system of attitudes, beliefs, or practices

Religion is man trying to reach God & be acceptable to Him

Jesus calls us to a relationship not a religion

The Resurrection: Matthew 28:1-10 (ESV)

Verses 1-3: They Find the Stone Gone

Verses 4-6: They Find Jesus Gone

Verses 7-8: Command and Obedience

Verses 9-10: Encounter with Jesus

The False Report: Matthew 28:11-15 (ESV)

Verse 16: Obedience

Verse 17: Worship

Verses 18-20: Jesus Commands His Church

Jesus died on the cross for your sins

Jesus rose from the dead on the third day

Jesus commissioned His church

Are we obeying Him?