In the New Testament, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a key theme. It confirms Jesus Christ’s divinity, seals God’s approval on his words and deeds during his mission, and prepares Christians for the coming resurrection.
Jesus Christ’s resurrection was foreshadowed in the OT
In Abraham and Isaac: Ge 22:5; Heb 11:19
In Jonah: Jonah 1:17; 2:10; Mt 12:40
Jesus Christ’s resurrection was predicted
1Co 15:3-4 Also see: Isa 53:11; Hos 6:2; Lk 24:45-46; Ac 2:25-31; 13:35; Ps 16:8-11; Ac 13:34; 26:22-23
By Jesus Christ himself Mt 16:21 pp Mk 8:31 pp Lk 9:22 Also see: Mt 17:9 pp Mk 9:9; Mt 20:18-19 pp Mk 10:32-34 pp Lk 18:31-33; Mt 26:32 pp Mk 14:28; Jn 2:19-21
In the miracles of Jesus Christ Lk 7:22 pp Mt 11:4-5 Also see: Mt 9:23-25 pp Mk 5:38-42; Mt 27:52-53; Lk 7:14-15; Jn 11:43-44
The sequence of events in Jesus Christ’s resurrection
It was preceded by suffering and death Php 2:8-9 Also see: Jn 19:28-33; Heb 2:9
It took place on the first day of the week Jn 20:1-2 pp Mt 28:1-2 pp Mk 16:2-4 pp Lk 24:1-3
It was announced by angels Mt 28:5-6 pp Mk 16:5-6 pp Lk 24:4-6 Also see: Lk 24:23; 1Ti 3:16
The disciples were reluctant to believe it Lk 24:25-26 Also see: Mk 16:13-14; Lk 24:11; Jn 20:24-25
The disciples saw the evidence and were ultimately convinced Jn 2:22 Also see: Lk 24:33-35; Jn 20:8,18,26-28; Ac 2:32; 3:15; 4:33
The risen Christ appeared to many people Ac 1:3
To the disciples: Mt 28:16-17; Mk 16:14; Lk 24:50-52; Jn 20:19-23,26-31; 21:1-2; Ac 1:9-11
To Mary Magdalene: Mk 16:9; Jn 20:11-18
Lk 24:13-15 to two on the Emmaus road
To Peter: Lk 24:34; 1Co 15:5
To Paul: Ac 9:3-5 pp Ac 22:6-8 pp Ac 26:12-15; 1Co 15:8
Ac 10:39-41; 1Co 15:6 to over 500 people; 1Co 15:7 to James
The resurrection was followed by Jesus Christ’s entry into glory Ro 8:34 Also see: 1Co 15:24-29; Eph 1:18-21; 1Ti 3:16; Heb 1:3; Rev 1:18
Father in heaven, I believe you raised Jesus from the dead.
Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me of all my sins. Come into my heart and life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and tell others about you for the rest of my life. Fill me with the Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.