The SHORT version to the SWEETEST story

 

After JESUS died:

Mark 16:1-3

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16 And when the sabbath was past, 

Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, 

and Salome, had bought sweet spices, 

that they might come and anoint him.

2 And very early in the morning 

the first day of the week, they came 

unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

3 And they said among themselves, 

Who shall roll us away the stone 

from the door of the sepulchre?

You will love the simple, and straightforward, gospel of Mark.

Herein is the story of the LORD's Resurrection, which any of us can understand, for its sweetness, simplicity, and brevity.

The verses above showed the women wondering to themselves how they can get into the sepulcher, and anoint the LORD's body.

Little did they know, the stone had already been rolled away.

Mark 16:4

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4 And when they looked, 

they saw that the stone was rolled away: 

for it was very great.

What did they find?

Mark 16:5-7

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5 And entering into the sepulchre, 

they saw a young man sitting on the right side, 

clothed in a long white garment; 

and they were affrighted.

6 And he saith unto them, 

Be not affrighted: 

Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, 

which was crucified: 

he is risen; 

he is not here: behold the place 

where they laid him.

7 But go your way, 

tell his disciples and Peter 

that he goeth before you into Galilee: 

there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

What was their first reaction?

Mark 16:8

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8 And they went out quickly, 

and fled from the sepulchre; 

for they trembled and were amazed: 

neither said they any thing to any man; 

for they were afraid.

Do you know who saw the Risen LORD first?

Mark 16:9

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9 Now when Jesus was risen early 

the first day of the week, 

he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, 

out of whom he had cast seven devils.

She had to report her "discovery" to the apostles.

Mark 16:10

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10 And she went and told them 

that had been with him, 

as they mourned and wept.

What do you think were the apostles' reaction?

Mark 16:11

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11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, 

and had been seen of her, believed not.

Mark 16:12-13

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12 After that he appeared in another form 

unto two of them, as they walked, 

and went into the country.

13 And they went and told it unto the residue: 

neither believed they them.

Finally, JESUS had to upbraid them.

Mark 16:14

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14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven 

as they sat at meat, and upbraided them 

with their unbelief and hardness of heart, 

because they believed not them 

which had seen him after he was risen.

He left them important instructions.

Mark 16:15-18

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15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, 

and preach the gospel to every creature.

16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; 

but he that believeth not shall be damned.

17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; 

In my name shall they cast out devils; 

they shall speak with new tongues;

18 They shall take up serpents; 

and if they drink any deadly thing, 

it shall not hurt them; 

they shall lay hands on the sick, 

and they shall recover.

Then it was time for JESUS to go HOME.

Mark 16:19

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19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, 

he was received up into heaven, 

and sat on the right hand of God.

The apostles did as they were told.

Mark 16:20

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20 And they went forth, 

and preached every where, 

the Lord working with them, 

and confirming the word 

with signs following. Amen.

Now, a few more things before we close the article.

Why is the Resurrection so important?

What is its significance?

What is GOD's GIFT to us?

Let JESUS, the HOLY SPIRIT, and Scripture reveal it to us:

John 3:16-17

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16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him 

should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him 

might be saved.

John 10:27-28

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27 My sheep hear my voice, 

and I know them, and they follow me:

28 And I give unto them eternal life; 

and they shall never perish, 

neither shall any man pluck them 

out of my hand.

John 11:25-26

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25 Jesus said unto her, 

I am the resurrection, and the life: 

he that believeth in me, though he were dead, 

yet shall he live:

26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me 

shall never die. Believest thou this?

Romans 6:4

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4 Therefore we are buried with him 

by baptism into death: 

that like as Christ was raised up from the dead 

by the glory of the Father, 

even so we also should walk 

in newness of life.

Romans 8:11

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11 But if the Spirit of him 

that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, 

he that raised up Christ from the dead 

shall also quicken your mortal bodies 

by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

Romans 10:9

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9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth 

the Lord Jesus, 

and shalt believe in thine heart 

that God hath raised him from the dead, 

thou shalt be saved.

1 Corinthians 15:19-20

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19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, 

we are of all men most miserable.

20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, 

and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

1 Corinthians 15:21-22

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21 For since by man came death, 

by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

22 For as in Adam all die, 

even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

1 Corinthians 15:23-24

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23 But every man in his own order: 

Christ the firstfruits; 

afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

24 Then cometh the end, 

when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, 

even the Father; when he shall have put down 

all rule and all authority and power.

1 Corinthians 15:25-28

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25 For he must reign, 

till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

27 For he hath put all things under his feet. 

But when he saith all things are put under him, 

it is manifest that he is excepted, 

which did put all things under him.

28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, 

then shall the Son also himself be subject 

unto him that put all things under him, 

that God may be all in all.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44

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42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. 

It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: 

it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

44 It is sown a natural body; 

it is raised a spiritual body. 

There is a natural body, 

and there is a spiritual body.

1 Corinthians 15:47-49

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47 The first man is of the earth, earthy; 

the second man is the Lord from heaven.

48 As is the earthy, such are they also 

that are earthy: 

and as is the heavenly, such are they also 

that are heavenly.

49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, 

we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

1 Corinthians 15:50-53

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50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood 

cannot inherit the kingdom of God; 

neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; 

We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, 

at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, 

and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, 

and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, 

and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:54-57

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54 So when this corruptible 

shall have put on incorruption, 

and this mortal shall have put on immortality, 

then shall be brought to pass 

the saying that is written, 

Death is swallowed up in victory.

55 O death, where is thy sting? 

O grave, where is thy victory?

56 The sting of death is sin; 

and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, 

which giveth us the victory 

through our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:15

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15 And that he died for all, 

that they which live 

should not henceforth 

live unto themselves, 

but unto him 

which died for them, 

and rose again.

1 Thessalonians 4:14

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14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, 

even so them also which sleep in Jesus 

will God bring with him.

Hebrews 2:14

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14 Forasmuch then as the children 

are partakers of flesh and blood, 

he also himself likewise took part of the same; 

that through death he might destroy him 

that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

Hebrews 9:15

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15 And for this cause 

he is the mediator of the new testament, 

that by means of death, 

for the redemption of the transgressions 

that were under the first testament, 

they which are called 

might receive the promise 

of eternal inheritance.

1 Peter 3:18

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18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, 

the just for the unjust, 

that he might bring us to God, 

being put to death in the flesh, 

but quickened by the Spirit:

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ODE to WARRIORS

 

2 Corinthians 5:8

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8 We are confident, I say, 

and willing rather to be absent from the body, 

and to be present with the Lord.

He nary had a complaint.

Through all the years of his suffering.

He made sure no one knew.

He didn't want to bother anyone.

He just showed up at work, rain or shine.

And always kept a gleeful, agreeable face.

With that wonderful, open smile of his.

Being generous of heart, always.

Calling no attention to himself.

Until such time it was too late.

The infection had spread.

Of course, I saw the limp.

I heard the muffled pain.

I witnessed the daily struggle.

My constant offers for help were brushed aside.

I did what I could, given what he would allow.

But the rest of the time, he suffered quietly on.

My brother had not lost the fight.

He had won life with JESUS.

Warriors can be found at home, and in the workplace.

Not just in battlefields.

They, who brave everyday storms, lashes, and crashes.

Even the bullying, criticisms, and mockery.

Again, this watchman was made witness to it all.

I had walked alongside members of my family who have gone on.

As I'm sure you have with yours, too.

Do you have such warriors in your lives?

The one who would keep on, no matter what?

Whether they were in pain, or not?

Uncomplainingly.

And then one day, GOD takes them home.

Their earthly pain, gone.

Ecclesiastes 12:7

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7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: 

and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Again, we grieve.

But the born again knows the future, as GOD declared it.

Ezekiel 18:4

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4 Behold, 

all souls are mine; 

as the soul of the father, 

so also the soul of the son is mine: 

the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

John 3:16

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16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him

 should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

John 5:24

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24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, 

He that heareth my word, 

and believeth on him that sent me, 

hath everlasting life, 

and shall not come into condemnation; 

but is passed from death unto life.

We pray for our loved ones.

But our prayers are always subject to GOD's will.

Something the world struggles against.

1 John 5:14

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14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, 

that, if we ask any thing according to his will, 

he heareth us:

Only GOD sees right, knows right, will do right.

His ways are different from ours.

Acceptance is key to healing.

Isaiah 55:8-9

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8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, 

neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, 

so are my ways higher than your ways, 

and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Let us all honor these sturdy warriors who fought the good fight.

1 Timothy 6:12

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12 Fight the good fight of faith, 

lay hold on eternal life, 

whereunto thou art also called, 

and hast professed a good profession 

before many witnesses.

And those who bravely ran the race.

Hebrews 12:1-2

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12 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about 

with so great a cloud of witnesses, 

let us lay aside every weight, 

and the sin which doth so easily beset us, 

and let us run with patience 

the race that is set before us,

2 Looking unto Jesus 

the author and finisher of our faith; 

who for the joy that was set before him 

endured the cross, 

despising the shame, 

and is set down at the right hand 

of the throne of God.

These warriors are with JESUS now.

Especially those who believe He is Savior, and Son of GOD.

Satan can never have believers.

The LORD JESUS has already conquered death, and the devil.

Hebrews 2:14 

King James Version

14 Forasmuch then as the children 

are partakers of flesh and blood, 

he also himself likewise took part of the same; 

that through death he might destroy him 

that had the power of death, 

that is, the devil;

For all who grieve, please find help, healing, and comfort from this blog.

SPIRIT, and Scripture are your best friends in your most trying times.

GOD be with us all.

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When JESUS resurrected

 Matthew 28:2-4

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2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: 

for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, 

and came and rolled back the stone from the door, 

and sat upon it.

3 His countenance was like lightning, 

and his raiment white as snow:

4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, 

and became as dead men.

We know what happened after JESUS died.

We also know how He was buried.

We know He prophesied He will rise on the third day.

Mark 9:31

King James Version

31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, 

The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, 

and they shall kill him; 

and after that he is killed, 

he shall rise the third day.

What happened during the Resurrection?

Remember, guards were put in place at the tomb.

There are varying accounts, but we know these when JESUS resurrected:

1. The angel of the Lord "rolled back the stone from the door".

2. The Resurrection happened after the sabbath.

3. Three women saw two angels in the tomb, but no JESUS.

4. The women were tasked to announce that JESUS was risen.

5. Mary Magdalene was first to see, and talk to JESUS.

All four gospels attest to it:

Matthew 28:1

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28 In the end of the sabbath, 

as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, 

came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary 

to see the sepulchre.

Matthew 28:5-8

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5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, 

Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, 

which was crucified.

6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. 

Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

7 And go quickly, 

and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; 

and, behold, 

he goeth before you into Galilee; 

there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre 

with fear and great joy; 

and did run to bring his disciples word.

Mark 16:1-10

King James Version

16 And when the sabbath was past, 

Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, 

and Salome, had bought sweet spices, 

that they might come and anoint him.

2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, 

they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

3 And they said among themselves, 

Who shall roll us away the stone 

from the door of the sepulchre?

4 And when they looked, 

they saw that the stone was rolled away: 

for it was very great.

5 And entering into the sepulchre, 

they saw a young man sitting on the right side, 

clothed in a long white garment; 

and they were affrighted.

6 And he saith unto them, 

Be not affrighted: 

Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: 

he is risen; he is not here: 

behold the place where they laid him.

7 But go your way, 

tell his disciples and Peter 

that he goeth before you into Galilee: 

there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

8 And they went out quickly, 

and fled from the sepulchre; 

for they trembled and were amazed: 

neither said they any thing to any man; 

for they were afraid.

9 Now when Jesus was risen early 

the first day of the week, 

he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, 

out of whom he had cast seven devils.

10 And she went and told them 

that had been with him, 

as they mourned and wept.

Luke 24:1-10

King James Version

24 Now upon the first day of the week, 

very early in the morning, 

they came unto the sepulchre, 

bringing the spices which they had prepared, 

and certain others with them.

2 And they found the stone rolled away 

from the sepulchre.

3 And they entered in, 

and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

4 And it came to pass, 

as they were much perplexed thereabout,

 behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

5 And as they were afraid, 

and bowed down their faces to the earth, 

they said unto them, 

Why seek ye the living among the dead?

6 He is not here, but is risen: 

remember how he spake unto you 

when he was yet in Galilee,

7 Saying, 

The Son of man must be delivered 

into the hands of sinful men, 

and be crucified, 

and the third day rise again.

8 And they remembered his words,

9 And returned from the sepulchre, 

and told all these things unto the eleven*, 

and to all the rest.

10 It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, 

and Mary the mother of James, 

and other women that were with them, 

which told these things unto the apostles.

John 20:1-18

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20 The first day of the week 

cometh Mary Magdalene early, 

when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, 

and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, 

and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, 

and saith unto them, 

They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, 

and we know not where they have laid him.

3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, 

and came to the sepulchre.

4 So they ran both together: 

and the other disciple did outrun Peter, 

and came first to the sepulchre.

5 And he stooping down, and looking in, 

saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.

6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, 

and went into the sepulchre, 

and seeth the linen clothes lie,

7 And the napkin, that was about his head, 

not lying with the linen clothes, 

but wrapped together in a place by itself.

8 Then went in also that other disciple, 

which came first to the sepulchre, 

and he saw, and believed.

9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, 

that he must rise again from the dead.

10 Then the disciples went away again 

unto their own home.

11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: 

and as she wept, she stooped down, 

and looked into the sepulchre,

12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, 

the one at the head, and the other at the feet, 

where the body of Jesus had lain.

13 And they say unto her, 

Woman, why weepest thou? 

She saith unto them, 

Because they have taken away my Lord,

 and I know not where they have laid him.

14 And when she had thus said, 

she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, 

and knew not that it was Jesus.

15 Jesus saith unto her, 

Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? 

She, supposing him to be the gardener, 

saith unto him, 

Sir, if thou have borne him hence, 

tell me where thou hast laid him, 

and I will take him away.

16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. 

She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; 

which is to say, Master.

17 Jesus saith unto her, 

Touch me not; 

for I am not yet ascended to my Father: 

but go to my brethren, and say unto them, 

I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; 

and to my God, and your God.

18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples 

that she had seen the Lord, 

and that he had spoken these things unto her.

What happened when JESUS showed Himself to His apostles?

Click here for that post.

*NOTE:

In Luke's gospel, the three women told 11 apostles that JESUS had risen.

Why only 11?

Judas had betrayed CHRIST.

What became of him?

These verses tell us.

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