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In 1968 Jerry Snell opened a door in the hallway outside our first hour chemistry class. He invited me into what I discovered was a darkroom. Soon I was on the school newspaper and annual staff as a photographer. Later I learned that Jerry was a Lutheran who was planning to become a pastor. A few years later I was not only a Lutheran, but I was heading off to seminary to become a Lutheran pastor, too. Jerry followed a year later and served as a pastor in Missouri until his untimely heart attack and death. I thank God for Jerry and enjoy photography still today – not to mention rejoicing in having served as a Lutheran pastor in congregations in Utah, Colorado, Arkansas and Texas. I’ve retired now and serve part time as a Congregational Support Specialist for the Texas District of the LCMS. I also provide coaching and leadership training through various PLI cohorts and with individual congregations and organizations. David Bahn is a follower of Jesus Christ, husband to Diane, father and grandfather. He is an avid amateur photographer. His photo website is “Flowers by God Photos by David” He also publishes a devotional blog DavidBahn-Reflections.com. He and Diane live in Cypress Texas and enjoy visiting their grandchildren who live in the United States and Germany. He graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in 1979, and earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1991. Diane, his wife, is now retired from PLI (PLIleadership.org). They have offered presentations on Marriage and Ministry Partnership, Leadership, Changing Your Congregation’s Culture, and Missional Living. They look are working with PLI International training pastors and wives of the ELVD Diocese of the Lutheran Church of Tanzania. David’s personal mission statement is “Leading people to realize Jesus’ calling and plans for their lives.”

The Resurrection Chapter of the Bible: 1 Corinthians 15 – an Overview

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Jesus Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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  1. The truth and proof of the resurrection (v. 1-11)
    1. Paul Lists 6 appearances (no women are mentioned!)
    2. 10 Appearances are recorded in the various Bible passages
      1. The women at the tomb (Matthew 28:9-10)
      2. Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9-11; John 20:11-18)
      3. Two men of Emmaus (Mark 16:12; Luke 24:13-32)
      4. Peter in Jerusalem (Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5)
      5. Ten disciples (Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-23)
      6. Eleven disciples (John 20:24-29; 1 Corinthians 15:5)
      7. Seven disciples fishing in Galilee (John 21:1-23)
      8. Eleven disciples in Galilee (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:14-18)
      9. Five hundred persons (presumably in Galilee; 1 Corinthians 15:6)
      10. James, the brother of the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:7)
  2. The relevance of the resurrection reality (v. 12-34)
    1. If there is no resurrection…terrible implications!
      1. Paul’s preaching is empty
      2. Our faith is empty
      3. We are still in our sins
      4. No hope for those who have gone before us
      5. If only in this life we have hope we are of all people most to be pitied!
    2. Jesus’ resurrection is the firstftruits of those who have fallen asleep.
    3. The knowledge of the resurrection impacts how we live
  3. The nature of the resurrected body (v. 35-49)
    1. It’s different!
    2. Like a seed
    3. Various analogies of two different kinds of bodiesIMG_3448 2
  4. The profound implications of the resurrection (v. 50-58)
    1. It is essential in order to inherit the kingdom of God
    2. It is the final culmination of deaths’ defeat
    3. Therefore…we put it all on the line for God, faith, hope, and Christ

 

How do you finish these sentences, “I believe in the resurrection…”

…because _________________________________________________________________________________.

…therefore ________________________________________________________________________________.

…even though ____________________________________________________________________________.

…and _____________________________________________________________________________________.

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2 responses to “The Resurrection Chapter of the Bible: 1 Corinthians 15 – an Overview”

  1. martha warnasch Avatar
    martha warnasch

    Because He lives, I too live and will live with Him forever and ever.
    Therefore I will not fear because God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in time of Covid-19.
    Even though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, and satan
    and my mind try to distract me, Jesus, please keep my eyes on You,

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    1. David Bahn Avatar
      David Bahn

      Thank you Martha. I look forward to being with all the folks at St. John soon. God’s blessings to you…Easter joy and hope in Jesus!

      David Bahn

      And God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light. God saw that the light was good. – Genesis 1:3-4 > >

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