Luke 24:1-12 - Jesus Has Risen - 5 Results of Jesus' Resurrection

Jesus Has Risen! The Resurrection: Luke 24:1-12 

"He is Not Here, But is Risen": The Angel's Proclamation

1 Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 

² But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.   

³ Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 

⁴ And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. 

⁵ Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 

⁶ He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, 

⁷ saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ ”

⁸ And they remembered His words. 

⁹ Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 

¹⁰ It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles. 

¹¹ And their words seemed to them like idle tales, and they did not believe them. 

¹² But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened. Luke 24:1-12 

He is Risen - Hallelujah!

HE IS RISEN!  Hallelujah! Jesus is Alive! Our Lord and Savior Jesus is at the right hand of the Father! He's Alive! We serve a living God. 

On Friday the women prepared for the anointing of Jesus' body on the day after the Sabbath, since they could not make preparations on the Sabbath. The spices were used to delay decay and lessen the odor of the body. Mark 16:1 notes that spices were also purchased after the Sabbath. Apparently the women did not anticipate a resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our Christian faith and the source of our living hope. 

Jesus Christ My Living Hope - Worship Song

As we explore Luke 24:1-12 and the powerful declaration "He is not here, but is risen," we're reminded that our hope is in a living Savior who conquered death and the grave.

Before we dive into the five transformative results of Jesus' resurrection, take a moment to worship with this beautiful hymn that captures the essence of our living hope in Christ:

This powerful worship song reminds us that Jesus is our cornerstone, our solid ground, and our firm foundation. Just as the women at the tomb discovered the risen Christ, we too can experience the reality of His resurrection power in our lives today.

Now, let's examine what Scripture reveals about the immediate and lasting impact of Christ's resurrection from Luke 24:1-12.

Jesus' Prediction From Galilee

In verse 6, "is risen...Remember": The women were reminded that Jesus had predicted His resurrection as far back as Galilee (see 9:22).

Mary Magdalene and the Women Who Proclaimed the Resurrection

In verse 10, Three women are named: Mary Magdalene (see 8:2; Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1; John 20:1), Joanna (8:3), and Mary the mother of James (see Mark 15:40;16:1). Other women also joined in the report of Jesus' resurrection. Mary, the last one at the Cross and the first one at the tomb, was given the privilege of relaying the first resurrection message. 

Where was Jesus Christ between his Crucifixion and Resurrection? 

Biblical Evidence: Matthew 12:40; Ephesians 4:7-10; 1 Peter 3:18-20.

On the strength of these verses, some have suggested Jesus descended during that time interval into the lower parts of the earth to perform a twofold ministry.

Why is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Important? 

The Foundation of Christian Faith

A. It is the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights of the Christian faith.

B. It emphasizes the absolute uniqueness and utter superiority of the Christian faith. The founders of all other religions in human history eventually died. But only the founder of Christianity (who also died) IS ALIVE AND ACTIVE TODAY! 

The Empty Tomb as One of the Official  Signs of Christianity

Thus, in one sense of the word, the empty tomb, and the cross, serves as the official signs of Christianity!

The Divine Triangle of Salvation: Birth, Death, and Resurrection

C. It is the final side making up the divine triangle of salvation. Thus:

1. Jesus' birth made it possible.
2. Jesus' death made it actual.
3. Jesus' resurrection made it certain.

The Resurrection as God's Ultimate Display of Power

D. It serves as the official measurement of God's power. We are all aware of how man measures power, using such units as candle power, horse power, atomic power, etc., but how is divine power measured? In the Scriptures, there are two such standards of measurement.

Old Testament Power: The Exodus from Egypt

1. In the Old Testament, it is the power of God used in bringing Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 14:26-31). 

New Testament Power: Raising Jesus from the Grave 

      2. In the New Testament it is the power of God used in bringing Jesus out of the grave (Ephesians 1:19-21)

E. It is the focal point in regards to both salvation and the Scriptures.

1. Regarding Salvation (1 Corinthians 15:1-2)
2. Regarding the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

What Are the 5 Results of Jesus' Resurrection?

The Scriptures Describe 5 Main Results and Accomplishments:

1- In relation to the saved:

      A. Immediate Blessings

               a. A guarantee of our justification (Romans 4:25)

               b. A guarantee of present-day power and strength (Ephesians 1:19,23)

               c. A guarantee of fruitful labor (1 Corinthians 15:58)

               d. A guarantee of our own resurrection (2 Corinthians 4:14)

      B. Future Blessings

               a. Exchanging corruption for incorruption (1 Corinthians 15:42

               b. Exchanging dishonor for glory (1 Corinthians 15:43)

               c. Exchanging weakness for power (1 Corinthians 15:43)

               d. Exchanging a material body for a spiritual body (1 Corinthians 15:44)

2- In relation to the Unsaved:

     I believe it can be safely assumed that if a lost person would suddenly decide to attend church during one given Sunday out of the year it would probably be Easter Sunday morning.

     However, for that person (who might attend only to be seen, having no desire to accept Christ), Resurrection Sunday serves as a warning of the future and frightful Great White Throne Judgment!

1. Paul declared this judgment during his Mars hill sermon (Acts 17:31).
2. John later described this judgment (Revelation 20:11-12,15).

3- In relation to the Savior:

1.  It is the mark of his deity (Acts 10:40; Romans 1:4)
2.  It is the springboard of his exaltation (Acts 5:30-31; Revelation 5:13)
3.  It marks the beginning of His headship over the church (Ephesians 1:19-23)

4- In relation to the enemy:

^"And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen." Romans 16:20

"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;" Hebrews 2:14 

5- In relation to the Sabbath:

     It has been correctly observed that all of God's past, present and future activities can be scripturally placed under one of two categories. These are: 

1. His work in Creation (Genesis 1-2).
2. His work in redemption (Matthew 26-27).

     Desiring that his people should be ever mindful of this, God has selected two days of the week to serve as a continuous reminder of these two great works. These two days are Saturday and Sunday:

     Saturday, the seventh day, celebrating his first great work, that of Creation (Exodus 20:8-11).

     Sunday, the first day, celebrating his second great work, that of redemption (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2). 

Question: What is the difference between a material body and a spiritual body?

     Suggested Illustration:

     Imagine a book with a loose sheet of paper placed inside. In this illustration the book will represent the body of the believer and the loose sheet of paper his spirit. In this earthly life, for the most part, it is the body that controls (or limits) the spirit as the book would enclose the sheet.

     Jesus himself once observed that when he spoke to three sleepy disciples in Gethsemane:

"The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak" (Matthew 26:41).

     This is simply to say that all too often the physical infirmities of our bodies limit or even prevent our desired service for Christ. think of the missionaries forced to leave their field due to serious health problems. In other words, down here the body is the master of the spirit, which is the servant.

     However, remove the loose sheet and wrap it around the book. Now you have the same elements but a totally different arrangement, whereby the spirit is the master and the body is it's servant!    

Continue Your Journey

This Easter reading plan is designed to take you from Palm Sunday through Resurrection Sunday and into the practical application of resurrection power in your life. Each article provides deep scriptural insight to strengthen your faith and deepen your worship of our risen Savior.

Share this reading plan: Invite your family, small group, or church community to journey through these articles together during the Easter season.

The Glorified Body: Free from Sickness, Aging, and Physical Limitations

     Glorious Conclusion:

     The heavenly body, after being transformed into glorified flesh and bone at the Rapture, will be in happy and everlasting subjection to the spirit, never again to be plagued by sickness, aging, etc., or limited by the laws of time and gravity! 

This then is the difference between the earthly, physical and the heavenly, spiritual body!