So we could look in.

On Easter Sunday we had a joint sunrise service with Pisgah Methodist Church here in J'ville. It was an awesome time to gather with other brothers and sisters in Christ to worship the King. Bro. David Sauer brought the message that morning (and did a great job I might add) and pointed out something I never had thought about and want to share with you this morning. Read theses verses:

John 20:1-9
The Empty Tomb

20 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.”

3 Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple, and were going to the tomb. 4 So they both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first. 5 And he, stooping down and looking in, saw the linen cloths lying there; yet he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there, 7 and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who came to the tomb first, went in also; and he saw and believed. 9 For as yet they did not know the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead.


In verse 5 we see the disciple looking into the tomb to see Jesus was not there. Now if you are like me I missed a very important point. The rock was rolled away so we could look in to see Jesus gone, not for Jesus to get out! You see Jesus did not need the rock to be moved, as He could have went through the walls with no problem. How can I say that? Read this:



John 20:19-20


19 Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.


Did you catch verse 19 "the doors were shut", Jesus stood in their midst and did not need the doors to be opened! He walked right in! So the rock did not need to be moved as Jesus could have walked right out, but it was moved so we could know Jesus is alive!!!!


How comforting it is to know Jesus is alive and well this morning at the right hand of the Father. Preparing heaven for you and I. One day soon He will return to gather the faithful, are you prepared for His return?


Tom