Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-20

They questioned as to who should
roll away the large stone from the L
mouth Of the tomb. To their surprise
they found the stone removed. They,
like us. find their difficulties are re-
moved before they come to them. Il
they had believed him, their anxieties
and sorrows would not have been.
II. The Angel Ia the Tomb wv. 5-8).
Jesus knew that these women would (
come to the sepulcher with unbeliev-
ing hearts, so he had an angel waiting
there to announce to them the fact Of
his resurrection. How many times we
are helped out of doubts and difficult
ties by an angel which the omniscient
Lord knew would be needed at a par
hcular time. With such companions
and helpers no place need seem lone
", and no condition need alright us.
The angels message:
1. BE not affrighted" ". 81.
What comforting words these must /
have been to these bewildered women.
The open tomb is the cure for fear; !
it steadies our hearts when things look
dark and we do not understand.
2. Eye seek Jesus Of Nazareth, who /,
was crucified ". 81.
This three-fold designation with /,
marvellous clearness shows:
az His humanity
(2.) Lowly residence Nazareth.
(3.) Ignominious death-crucified.
8. 'He is risen; he Is not here; be-
hold the place where they laid him"
/ ". 81.
These words throw light upon his
birth, humility and shameful death.
He who was born in lowly circum-l
stances. and suffered the shameful
! death Of the. cross, Is now the con-
queror Of death. His resurrection
| gives meaning to his death. II Christ
had not risen then his death would
have been meaningless. If Christ be
mot risen, your faith is vain; We are in
! your sins'' Il Cor. 15:17). 4
4. "Go your way. tell his disciples
and Peter" ". ~
AS soon as it was known that Christ
had risen from the dead. they were to
1 tell 1T to the disciples. Knowledge Of
Christ's triumph involves the RESPONSE
bility Of witnessing concerning 1t. The
\ disciples all needed this blessed news.
but Peter especially since he had so
] denied him. Wonderful grace. thisl
5. "He goeth before you into Cali
lee: there shall ye see him" ". y.
Christ had told the disciples that he
would arise from the dead and meet
them in Galilee, but their unbelief
kept them from this blessed truth.
4 i'll. The Appearances Of the Risen
Christ wv. 9-14). I.
These appearances had as their OBJ
4 ject the restoration Of the disciples
from their awful failure and discour-
I agement and the convincing them,
q without the peradventure Of a doubt,
OF Christ's resurrection. Since his
resurrection was to be the central
theme Of apostolic preaching. 1t was
necessary that they have certainty OF
knowledge as to this matter (Acts
4 1:3). Without the resurrection Of
Christ, his death would be meaning
Hess. Out OF the ten or more appear
ances, Mark selects three.
1. To Mary Magdalene wv. Oily.
Mary's heart responded to the Sa-
viour's gracious deliverance Of her
4 from demons. Her sufferings were no
j doubt terrible. She is the first to the
tomb. Her devotion Is amply reward
! ed by being the first to meet the risen
Lord. Light will surely come to the
, , heart that. really loves the Lord,
!. | though the faith Is weak. She went at
once and told the sorrowing disciples,
but they refused to believe.
2. TO two disciples on the way to
Emmaus wv. ~, 13).
Luke gives full particulars concerns
ing this appearance. Jesus had
: walked, talked, and eaten with them.
, convincing them that the Lord is risen
! indeed duke 24:13-35). The testi-
, mony Of such is trustworthy.
8. To the eleven disciples ". 14).
Nv. The Commission Of the Risen
: Lord wv. 1919.
/ After the disciples were convinced
OF the truth of his resurrection, Christ
sent them forth to preach the Gospel
to every creature"
What glorious and supreme task ID
thisl HE that believeth and is bap.
tiled shall be saved but he that believ-
eth not shall be damned ". 16).
v. Tho Activity Of the Enthroned
Christ wv. 1920.
Aftez giving the disciples their com
: mission, he ascends on high. and from
the unseen sphere directs their activi-
ties. Wherever they went he con.
d ! firmed their word.