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Ten Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection

  1. Lesson One
    A Public Execution Assured His Death
    5 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    A High Official Secured The Gravesite
    5 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    In Spite Of Guards, The Grave Was Found Empty
    5 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    His Apostles Were Dramatically Changed
    5 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Many Claimed To Have Seen Him Alive
    5 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Jewish Believers Changed Their Day Of Worship
    5 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    Witnesses Were Willing To Die For Their Claims
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    1 Assessment
  8. Lesson Eight
    Although His Resurrection Was Unexpected, It Was Clearly Predicted
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    1 Assessment
  9. Lesson Nine
    The Resurrection Was A Fitting Climax To A Miraculous Life
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    1 Assessment
  10. Lesson Ten
    The Resurrection Fits The Experience Of Those Who Trust Him
    5 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  11. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
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    1 Assessment

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Lesson Overview

During the Jewish Feast of Passover, Jesus was swept away by an angry crowd into a Roman hall of justice. As He stood before Pilate, the governor of Judea, religious leaders accused Jesus of claiming to be the king of the Jews. The crowd demanded His death. Jesus was beaten, whipped, and sentenced to a public execution. On a hill outside of Jerusalem, He was crucified between two criminals. Brokenhearted friends and mocking enemies shared in His deathwatch. As the Sabbath neared, Roman soldiers were sent to finish the execution. To quicken death, they broke the legs of the two criminals. But when they came to Jesus they did not break His legs, because from experience they knew He was already dead. As a final precaution, however, they thrust a spear into His side. It would take more than resuscitation for Him to ever trouble them again.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Explain how Jesus’ death by crucifixion helps to validate His resurrection.
  • Explain how the witness of Joseph of Arimathea authenticates Jesus’ resurrection.
  • Explain how the witness of the professional executioners (soldiers) helps establish the reliability of Jesus’ resurrection.

Personal Reflection

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
What are some of the reasons people doubt the resurrection of Jesus? Which reasons do you consider the most serious?