Chance Yankie, Youth Pastor

Jesus’ 40 Days After the Resurrection
“Unfinished Business”

Acts 1:3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them for forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

Let’s look at what Jesus’ plan was after the resurrection and the main purposes.

• Jesus came back to fulfill the FACT that he is ALIVE & TRUE

Death, Burial & Resurrection… to demonstrate to His followers that He truly was THE ONE TRUE GOD. They were filled with despair and fear; many even went into hiding. They had believed Jesus was the promised Messiah (Political deliverer) and now their hopes were shattered. They had forgotten His promise that He would return from the grave, and they felt they had no future.

Ex: The Resurrection Morning
– Matthew 28:1-10 (empty tomb witnessed by Mary, Mary, Peter, & John)
– Mark 16:1-11 (rebukes them, reminds them they are empowered, and tells reminds them of their great purpose)
– Luke 23:56 – 24:12 exploded view of Mark 16:12-13) (rebuke, reminder of things that had to take place, and affirmation HE’S ALIVE…)
– Luke 24:44 This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the law

• Jesus came back to CHANGE LIVES

When Jesus appeared among them after the resurrection, their lives were changed. The greatest miracle in all history had just taken place: Jesus Christ was alive! During those 40 days, He appeared to various groups of disciples, proving beyond doubt to them that he had been raised from the dead by the power of God. Over two decades later, the Apostle Paul wrote that “he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living” (1 Corinthians 15:6).

Luke 24:13-15 Walk to Emmaus
• Ex: Isaiah 61:1-7
• But how will they hear unless we go and tell them?

Have you surrendered to Jesus and allowed him to change your life???

• Jesus came back to affirm the ministry CHANGING LIVES

Jesus prepared them for the task of telling the world about Christ. Is your faith in the risen Christ, and are you seeking to share His message of salvation with others?

John 20:19-23
V19 – Peace be with you… fearful, uncomfortable but some good can come out of this.
V22 – If you are in Christ, you too have the Holy Spirit
V 23 – SO SEND I YOU… to proclaim news of forgiveness, and freedom… and TRUTH