The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus

Bible Text: John 20:9 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2012

The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus
Intro

A. THE LACK OF UNDERSTANDING BY THE APOSTLES

John 20:9 “For as yet they did not understand the Scripture that He must rise again from the dead.”

B. PROOF OF JESUS’ BODILY RESURRECTION

His resurrection body was able to eat food (Luke 24:42-43).
His resurrection body had the marks of his crucifixion (Luke 24:38-39).
People saw and touched His resurrection body (Matthew 28:9).
Jesus said He would raise His body up (John 2:19-21).
The OT prophesied of Jesus death and resurrection (Luke 24:25-27).
Paul affirms the resurrected Jesus as a man (1 Timothy 2:5).
If Jesus physical body did not rise from the dead, then what happened to it?

C. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTED BODY

It could pass through a closed door (John 20:19).
It was “a spiritual body” (1 Corinthians 15:44).

D. WHY IS CHRIST’S BODILY RESURRECTION IMPORTANT?

No ___________________ without it.
No ___________________ without it.
No ____________________ without it.

Conclusion