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On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were
The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.’
egeiro (eg-i'-ro); to waken, to rouse from the dead.
WHAT DOES THE EGEIRO MEAN TO US?
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.
…In (God’s) great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…
THREE KINDS OF BELIEVERS
•CASUAL
•CONVENIENT
•COMMITTED

THE ROAD TO COMMITTED BELIEF
•DOUBTS.
But (Thomas) said to them, ‘Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it.’
•DISCOVERIES.
A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand an
•BELIEF.
Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’
•Thomas’ belief was committed enough to die for Jesus.
•Is your belief committed enough to live for Jesus?

...Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’