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Series: Out of the Grave
Jeff Ecklund
Romans 6:3-8
Read Romans 6:3-8 (ESV)
I am excited this morning to launch into a short series called ''Out of the Grave'' as we move towards Easter in the coming weeks.
Did you know that people around the world are fascinated by visiting grave sites of famous people? Many times it's in honor of those who have gone before us, such as our own Arlington National Cemetery.
OR it's part of a vacation itinerary!
Westminster Abbey is a famous sight on an itinerary so that people can see where some of the past English noblemen are buried.
There are websites that you can search to find where just about anyone who died was buried. (Find a grave.com)
One of the famous burial places is King Tut's tomb, discovered in Egypt. He lived around 1344 B.C. and was 8 years old when he was made king. Can you imagine YOUR 8 year old being king? It took 7 weeks to get all the treasure out!
Every grave that is famous (or not) is because of the remains, the bones it holds.
The tomb of Jesus is famous because it DOESN'T hold any bones, or remains.
The tomb of Christ is THE most famous grave because it's empty!
In the account of the crucifixion, Matthew's account tells an incredibly amazing story.
Matthew 27:50-53 (ESV)
50And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. 51And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split.
52The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised,
53and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many.
Verse 51 speaks of the veil that separated The Most Holy place from the rest of the temple structure. It was heavy, nearly 60' high and was torn from the top down symbolizing that the hands of heaven had done it. It's significant because it meant that access to God was no ...
Series: Out of the Grave
Jeff Ecklund
Romans 6:3-8
Read Romans 6:3-8 (ESV)
I am excited this morning to launch into a short series called ''Out of the Grave'' as we move towards Easter in the coming weeks.
Did you know that people around the world are fascinated by visiting grave sites of famous people? Many times it's in honor of those who have gone before us, such as our own Arlington National Cemetery.
OR it's part of a vacation itinerary!
Westminster Abbey is a famous sight on an itinerary so that people can see where some of the past English noblemen are buried.
There are websites that you can search to find where just about anyone who died was buried. (Find a grave.com)
One of the famous burial places is King Tut's tomb, discovered in Egypt. He lived around 1344 B.C. and was 8 years old when he was made king. Can you imagine YOUR 8 year old being king? It took 7 weeks to get all the treasure out!
Every grave that is famous (or not) is because of the remains, the bones it holds.
The tomb of Jesus is famous because it DOESN'T hold any bones, or remains.
The tomb of Christ is THE most famous grave because it's empty!
In the account of the crucifixion, Matthew's account tells an incredibly amazing story.
Matthew 27:50-53 (ESV)
50And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. 51And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split.
52The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised,
53and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many.
Verse 51 speaks of the veil that separated The Most Holy place from the rest of the temple structure. It was heavy, nearly 60' high and was torn from the top down symbolizing that the hands of heaven had done it. It's significant because it meant that access to God was no ...
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