Intro: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Romans 4:22-25; Romans 6:4

     Key Idea: Jesus fulfilled the prophecies made about Him concerning His resurrection from the dead.

     The empty tomb. (V.1-5)

V.1 Luke 23:54-56

V.4 Luke 24:23

V.5 Mark 16:8; Matthew 28:8

     The prophecy fulfilled. (V.5-8)

V.7 Luke 9:21-22; Luke 9:43-45; Luke 18:31-34

     A surprising response. (V.9-12)

V.12 John 20:3-8

     Application:

Am I looking for life among the dead?

Do I ever doubt the idea of a resurrected Jesus?

Do I believe in the resurrected Jesus?