The Omaha guide., 1934-03-31

TEXT-If We then be risen
with Christ, seek those things which
are above, where Christ stitch on the
right hand OF God.-Col. 81.
INTERMEDIARY AND SENIOR
TOPIC-Living With the Living Christ.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
lC-The Reality Of the Resurrection
The resurrection Of Christ is one Of
the foundation truths Of Christianity.
1t Is the grand proof that Christ was
what he claimed to be, the Messiah,
the Son Of God Matt. - :29-40: John
2:19-21).
]. The Empty Tomb wv. 1-10).
John does not enter into a descrip-
ton of the resurrection Of Christ, or
give any proof other than the empty
tomb and that Jesus had repeatedly
manifested himself afterward. To see
the body Of Christ disfigured with a
spear thrust and nail prints. and the
empty tomb, was all that faith needed.
In this lesson John describes the proc
esses of his own conviction touching
Christ's resurrection.
i. The testimony of Mary Magda-
iene wv. l, p. This woman, out OF
whom Jesus had cast seven demons
Mark 16 10; Luke S:2), announced
The fact Of the empty tomb to Peter
and John. Prompted by great love to
him for his kindness to her, she went
early to the tomb even "when it was
yet dark" She had realized great good
at his hand, therefore she could not
rest until she had done her utmost for
him. The measure OF ones service for
christ Is the degree in which he real
ICES the benefits conferred.
2. Personal investigation by Peter
and John wv. 3-10). The news OF the
empty tomb which Mary brought so
moved John and Peter that they both
ran to investigate. Their investigation
assured them of the reality of the res
direction. The removal Of the stone
from the sepulcher, and the arrange
ment of the grave clothes, convinced
them that this would not have been
lone by an enemy.
II. The Manifestations Of the Risen
Lord wv. 11-29).
/. To Mary Magdalene wv. 11-18).
a. Mary weeping at the empty tomb
". ~. Peter and John went home
but Mary could not. She stood therN
weeping. She really shA Id have beer
rejoicing that the grave was empty
b. Mary questioned by the angels
wv. IL, 13). Through her tears she
saw angels at the tomb who inquired
as to the cause Of her sorrow.
c. Jesus revealed himself to Mary
, wv. 14-16). She first saw the angels
and then her eyes lighted upon the
Lord. She did not recognize him In
his resurrection body but his voice was
familiar to her. AS DON IS he called
her by name she recognized him and
fell at his feet weeping.
d. Jesus forbade her to couch him
Y ". I'D. This showed that she was now
coming into a new relationship to him.
Besides this, the disciples were still In
doubt and sorrow. GO tell my breth-
ren" was the message b must carry.
e. Mary's testimony ". 1S). She told
the disciples that she had seen tho
Lord.
2. To the disciples wv. 1920. This
is the first appearance to the disciples
as d body. For fear of the Jews they
met in a private room and barred the
door. While they were discussing the
strange happenings of the day, the
Lord mysteriously appeared among
them.
4. when Thomas was absent wv.
1929.
~ His message Of peace ". 1o).
He did not come with censure for their .
failure and desertion. Their conduct
merited censure. but his consideration
was too tender for that.
~ He showed his hands and his
side ~. 20). Having. Gained their
fears be gave them unmistakabIe evil
dence Of his resurrection.
t3) He commissioned. them ". 21).
"As my Father hath sent me, ever so
send I you" This commission was not
simply to the eleven but to all the be-.
levers duke "a :8S).
az He bestowed the Holy Spirit
upon them ". ~. He breathsd on
them and said unto them, Receive 70
the holy Ghost" Only as empowered
by the Holy Ghost can a disciple 10
forward as a successful witness FOR
his Lrd.
(5) The disciples authority ". 2s).
This authority was not by virtue Of
but by virtue Of having the Holy
b. When Thsmas was present wv.
His absence deprived him Of
vision Of the Lord.
~ The victory Of sight and I'd
24-2s). Jesus graci6GRly suppygA
the evidence which Thomas needed
~ Greater blessing for those who