METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA
DIOCESE OF OSOGBO
EASTER SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL, 2020.
GOD’S WORD TO GOD’S PEOPLE (Highlights of my Easter Message).
THEME: The King’s Victory.
“Isegun Oba”
TEXT: Matthew 28:9
There is nothing else that prove the kingship of Jesus Christ like his resurrection from the dead. This is what Matthew related in chapter 28:1-10 as the victory of the King of kings over various wicked forces in the world. It is glorious that believers also share in this victory as citizens of the new kingdom established by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
On Good Friday and Holy Saturday, all his disciples thought and believed that Jesus Christ was dead. (Mk. 16:1). It seemed that they did not believe in his promise of resurrection (Matt. 16:21, 26:32), because majority of them went back to their homes instead of staying back at the tomb to witness their master’s resurrections.
How about all of us sharing in this message, do we believe in his resurrection ascension and the second coming of Jesus Christ?
Importance of Resurrection
· The resurrection proves that Jesus is the Son of God. (Jn. 10:17-18) and the King of kings
· It authenticates the scriptures. (Ps. 16:10; 110:1)
· It assures our own future resurrection as children of his new kingdom (1Thess. 4:13-18) If we do away with the resurrection of Jesus, then we have no hope of resurrection and eternal life. (1Pet. 1:3-5)
· It is the basis for Christ’s heavenly priesthood – Because he lives, he is able to save us to the uttermost (Heb. 7:23-28). He lives to intercede for us.
· It gives us power for Christian living. It is through the power of his resurrection that we are able to do his will and glorify him. (Rom. 6:4, Phil. 3:10)
· It is a mark of victory for all believers, the remnants of Israel. Spoken of by Prophet Jeremiah (Jer. 31:1-6; Col. 2:15).
The resurrection of Jesus Christ has brought victory to the world in all ramifications of life. It is left for human beings to key into the victory and be free from sin, satan, powers and principalities for life. Receiving your victory in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen!
Happy Easter to you and your family.
Rt. Rev. A.K.O. Ogunrinde, JP, FICT.
Bishop, Diocese of Osogbo.
Chairman OS-CAN.
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