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Homiletical Proposition/Application: The death and resurrection of Christ have brought peace with God but don’t be fooled this is just the beginning.
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Preview: Today we are going to see that the physical bodily resurrection of Christ is the beginning of something great: peace with God, our future, and the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan.
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The physical bodily resurrection of Jesus brings about peace (36-39).
The disciples had significant doubts.
Jesus retained his physical body.
Peace has been secured.
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MTR: Take a minute to reflect on the peace secured through Jesus.
The physical bodily resurrection of Jesus cast vision for our future (40-43).
Our future includes a new resurrection body (Philippians 3:20-21).
It seems that our resurrection body will be capable of enjoying life.
Like Jesus, our resurrection body will be sinless (1 John 3:2).
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MTR: As you reflect on the physical bodily resurrection of Christ, take time to look forward to your resurrection life.
The physical bodily resurrection of Jesus fulfilled significant prophecy and set the stage for the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan (44-49).
The physical bodily resurrection of Jesus is the pivotal event in history.
While Salvation is itself free to us, it does come with responsibility.
The race has begun and it is time to run.
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MTR: Take some time to reflect on what it means to state that the stage has been set for the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan.
