The Power and Purpose of Resurrection

The Power and Purpose of Resurrection

Key Scriptures:

Mark 15:43-47

Mark 16:1-6

John 20:17-18

1. When Something Ends, Something New Begins by

Mark 16:1

“When the Sabbath was past…” signals a divine transition.

Certain things must end for the new to begin.

Whatever God has taken away at resurrection—let it go.

Don't hold on to the past; God is the God of the new (Lamentations 3:22-23 – His mercies are new every morning).

2. Resurrection: A Divine Blow to the Enemy

Resurrection knocked out every plan of the devil in one strike.

The power of resurrection confers boldness (Acts 4:33 – “With great power the apostles gave witness…”).

3. Foreshadows of the Grave

The fiery furnace and the lion’s den are symbolic of Christ's tomb—places of presumed death but actual divine deliverance.

4. Preparing Your Spices

The women came with spices (Mark 16:1).

Your spices today are:

Prayer

Fasting

Word study

Praise

Approach the Master prepared, even when it’s still dark.

5. Movement in the Darkness

Though it was dark, the Spirit of God was already moving.

Darkness does not stop the operations of the Spirit.

Genesis 1:1-3 – Light came on the first day.

Jesus, the Light of the world, rose on the first day too.

6. Faith Moves Mountains

When you move with faith, no obstacle can stop you—not even a massive stone.

You must look to see—faith reveals what is hidden in the eternal realm (2 Corinthians 4:18).

7. The Stone Was Not a Barrier

The women didn't let the impossible stop them.

The stone represented limitation, but it was already rolled away before they arrived.

8. Revelation in Resurrection

Resurrection is often private—Jesus rose without the eyes of men, just like Adam’s transformation from dust to soul was unseen.

Spiritual things are discerned by faith, not sight.

9. The Shepherd's Voice

Jesus is our Raboni—our Master, Teacher, and Shepherd.

John 10:27 – “My sheep hear my voice...”

Mary recognized Him as Raboni; Eve did not see Adam this way, which opened her to deception.

You follow whom you revere.

10. Resurrection Instructions: Unity Over Separation

Adam’s instructions led to separation (death).

Jesus' instructions after resurrection led to reunion and life.

11. Galilee: The Place of Reunion

Galilee became the meeting place—the location of endless life and recognition of the resurrected Jesus.

It’s symbolic of new beginnings and divine clarity.

12. From Mary to Mary: The Full Circle

Jesus was born of Mary, and post-resurrection, He first appears to Mary again.

Marys surrounded His life and ministry—symbolic of devotion, faith, and presence.

13. Understanding John 20:17-18

Jesus said, “I ascend to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.”

First, He must become your Father before He becomes your God.

Through new birth, God becomes Father (relational), then God (divine authority).