Ten Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection
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Lesson OneA Public Execution Assured His Death5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoA High Official Secured The Gravesite5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeIn Spite Of Guards, The Grave Was Found Empty5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FourHis Apostles Were Dramatically Changed5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveMany Claimed To Have Seen Him Alive5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SixJewish Believers Changed Their Day Of Worship5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenWitnesses Were Willing To Die For Their Claims5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson EightAlthough His Resurrection Was Unexpected, It Was Clearly Predicted5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson NineThe Resurrection Was A Fitting Climax To A Miraculous Life5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TenThe Resurrection Fits The Experience Of Those Who Trust Him5 Activities|1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity|1 Assessment
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Overview and Objectives
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?