HAPPY EASTER THE POWER OF RESURRECTION 3-31-24 AMENA BROWN RES
Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the great power of the cross made everything brand new for mankind. The resurrection of Jesus made resurrection power available to us. His disciples were witnesses of His resurrection. They became bold and courageous, after receiving power from on high on Pentecost, that power that the Holy Spirit gave was the power of resurrection. We are witnesses now of the kingdom of God here on earth, because of the power of the resurrection of Jesus, that lives inside of us through the Holy Spirit.
1 Peter 1:3 Let us celebrate the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with articulate acclaim. According to his matchless mercy and tender compassions, he birthed us again when Jesus was raised from the dead. In him, we were rebooted to live the authentic life of our design; while participating in a living hope, witnessing the Fathers expectation of the ages unfold in us.
4 We are reintroduced to an imperishable inheritance, which has been flawlessly preserved for us in the heavenly realm, where neither Adams fall, nor mankinds failure to justify themselves, could possibly contaminate, discredit or diminish the original portion of our true sonship realized in Christ Jesus.
5 Your legitimate inheritance was guarded all along by Gods belief in you, to be fully unveiled in the conclusion of time as the perfect solution to mankinds predicament. Mirror ↕↕↕
1 Pet 1:3 What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we've been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for,
4 including a future in heaven - and the future starts now!
5 God is keeping careful watch over us and the future. The Day is coming when you'll have it all - life healed and whole. MSG
I Peter 3:21 The waters of baptism do that for you, not by washing away dirt from your skin but by presenting you through Jesus' resurrection before God with a clear conscience. MSG
John 11:25 You dont have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and Life. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live.
26 And everyone who lives believing in me does not ultimately die at all. Do you believe this? MSG
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John 11:25 Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life - he that believes in me shall live even though he died.
26 And whoever is alive in the life that I am, shall never die. Do you believe this? Mirror
Matthew 28: 2-10 Suddenly, the earth shook violently beneath their feet as the angel of the Yahweh descended from heaven. Lightning flashed around him and his robe was dazzling white! The guards were stunned and terrifiedlying motionless like dead men. Then the angel walked up to the tomb, rolled away the stone, and sat on top of it! The women were breathless and terrified, until the angel said to them, Theres no reason to be afraid. I know youre here looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isnt herehe has risen victoriously, just as he said! Come inside the tomb and see the place where our Lord was lying. Then run and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead! I give you his message: I am going ahead of you to Galilee and you will see me there. They rushed quickly to tell his disciples, and their hearts were filled with fear, awe, and great joy at the same time. Along the way, Jesus suddenly appeared in front of them and said, Rejoice! They were so overwhelmed by seeing him that they bowed down and grasped his feet in adoring worship. Then Jesus said to them, Throw off all your fears. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. They will find me there. TPT
John 20:18 So Maria the Magdalene went to the disciples and announced to them, I saw the Lord. And she told them all that he told her.
19 That evening of the first day of the week, the disciples were gathered in a room with the doors locked because they were afraid of the Jews. Suddenly Jesus stepped into their midst and said, Shalom.
20 Then he showed them his scarred hands and side and having now seen the Lord for themselves, they were exceedingly glad.
21 Again he repeated his salutation and said, Peace be unto you. Just as the Father has commissioned me so do I now send you.
22 Having said this he breathed an effusion of Spirit upon them and said, Take Holy Spirit as your Companion. Mirror
Rom 1:4 And [as to His divine nature] according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated the Son of God in power [in a striking, triumphant and miraculous manner] by His resurrection from the dead, even Jesus Christ our Lord (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
5 It is through Him that we have received grace (God's unmerited favor) and [our] apostleship to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name's sake among all the nations,
6 And this includes you, called of Jesus Christ and invited [as you are] to belong to Him.
7 To [you then] all God's beloved ones in Rome, called to be saints and designated for a consecrated life: Grace and spiritual blessing and peace be yours from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. AMP
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Rom 1:4 his unique identity as Son of God was shown by the Spirit when Jesus was raised from the dead, setting him apart as the Messiah, our Master.
5 Through him we received both the generous gift of his life and the urgent task of passing it on to others who receive it by entering into obedient trust in Jesus.
6 You are who you are through this gift and call of Jesus Christ!
7 And I greet you now with all the generosity of God our Father and our Master Jesus, the Messiah. MSG
Romans 5:10 If, when we were at our worst, we were put on friendly terms with God by the sacrificial death of his Son, now that we're at our best, just think of how our lives will expand and deepen by means of his resurrection life! MSG
Luke 24:48-49 for you are my witnesses and have seen for yourselves all that has transpired. I will send the fulfillment of the Fathers promise to you, so stay here in the city until you are clothed with the mighty power of heaven. TPT
Acts 2:1-3 On the day Pentecost was being fulfilled, all the disciples were gathered in one place. Suddenly they heard the sound of a violent blast of wind rushing into the house from out of the heavenly realm. The roar of the wind was so overpowering it was all anyone could bear! Then all at once a pillar of fire appeared before their eyes. It separated into tongues of fire that engulfed each one of them. TPT
Acts 2:31-33 So when peering into the future, David prophesied of the Messiahs resurrection. And God revealed to him that the Messiah would not be abandoned to the realm of death, nor would his body experience decay. Cant you see it? God has resurrected Jesus, and we all have seen him! Then God exalted him to his right hand upon the throne of highest honor. And the Father gave him the authority to send the promised Holy Spirit, which is being poured out upon us today. This is what youre seeing and hearing! TPT
Acts 4.13-14 They couldnt take their eyes off themPeter and John standing there so confident, so sure of themselves! Their fascination deepened when they realized these two were laymen with no training in Scripture or formal education. They recognized them as companions of Jesus, but with the man right before them, seeing him standing there so uprightso healed!what could they say against that? MSG
Acts 4:18-22 So they had them brought back in before the council, and they commanded them to never teach the people or speak again using the name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied, You can judge for yourselvesis it better to listen to you or to God? Its impossible for us to stop speaking about all the things weve seen and heard! Since the members of the council couldnt come up with a crime they could punish them for, they threatened them once more and let them go. All the people praised God, thrilled over the miraculous healing of the crippled man. And the man who received this miracle sign of healing was over forty years old. TPT
Acts 3:6 Peter said, "I don't have a nickel to my name, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!"
7 He grabbed him by the right hand and pulled him up. In an instant his feet and ankles became firm.
8 He jumped to his feet and walked. The man went into the Temple with them, walking back and forth, dancing and praising God.
9 Everybody there saw him walking around and praising God.
10 They recognized him as the one who sat begging at the Temple's Gate Beautiful and rubbed their eyes, astonished, scarcely believing what they were seeing.
11 The man threw his arms around Peter and John, ecstatic. All the people ran up to where they were at Solomon's Porch to see it for themselves. MSG
Phil 3:10 Oh to comprehend the dynamic of his resurrection. His resurrection is evidence of our righteousness. In the revelation of Gods economy of inclusion, I actually co-suffered with him and co-died together with Christ. (Because I was already fully represented in his sufferings, his death and resurrection, I am greatly inspired when faced with contradictions now.
11 When confronted with death, I actually come face to face with my own resurrection. like the first fruit represents the complete harvest.
12 There may be blurry edges to my comprehending the full scope of resurrection life beyond the grave; but I pursue the complete conclusion of co-comprehending and 2fully grasping exactly that which Jesus Christ knew all along about me when he died my death; and to see me in his faith where I am so perfectly included when he rescued and raised me out of the grasp of death. Mirror
Col 3:1-4 Christs resurrection is your resurrection too. This is why we are to yearn for all that is above, for thats where Christ sits enthroned at the place of all power, honor, and authority! Yes, feast on all the treasures of the heavenly realm and fill your thoughts with heavenly realities, and not with the distractions of the natural realm. Your crucifixion with Christ has severed the tie to this life, and now your true life is hidden away in God in Christ. And as Christ himself is seen for who he really is, who you really are will also be revealed, for you are now one with him in his glory! TPT
Rom 8:11 Yes, God raised Jesus to life! And since Gods Spirit of Resurrection lives in you, he will also raise your dying body to life by the same Spirit that breathes life into you! TPT
1 PET 1:13 How amazing is that! Jesus is what the Scriptures are all about; and you are what Jesus is all about! Now wrap your minds around that! This unveiling is what tied up all the loose ends that would trip you and frustrate your seamless transition from the old to the new! The revelation of Jesus is no longer a future expectation! Do not allow the old mindset of a future tense glory to intoxicate you and distract you from the relevance of this moment! Stop pointing to a future Messiah! Jesus is who the Prophets pointed to! You are the fruit of his sufferings; you are the glorious resurrection generation! Fully engage your minds with the consequence of this grace in the revelation of Jesus Christ! He completes your every 4expectation! MIRROR
1 PET 1:23 This co-resurrection-new-birth does not compare to the fading qualities of that which is produced by the perishable seed of the carnal works- and performance-based mindsets. The indestructible living seed of the word of God conceives resurrection life within you; this life is equal to its source. MIRROR