After the Cross

Dennis McCallum

Mark 16:1-8

Here we see that after Jesus' death on the cross, he is found by his followers to be raised from the dead. The question of the reality of Jesus' actual, real, physical resurrection either establishes or destroys the Christian faith--the belief that you can have your sins forgiven and can enter into a relationship with God. It's essential for us to examine the evidence and render a verdict.

The Most Important Event in History

Dennis McCallum

Mark 14:32-42

Jesus' crucifixion is clearly the most important event in human history, as it opened the door for man to be reconciled to God. Through the event, Jesus willingly experienced terrible suffering--physically, psychologically, and spiritually--as people mocked and tortured him. In addition he experienced the spiritual agony of being rejected by God, as he took on the punishment for all of man's sins--God's intense wrath toward sin. He did this out of love, allowing us to receive his gift of payment for our sins, and begin a relationship with God.

The Last Supper

Dennis McCallum

Mark 14:12-25

Jesus' last Passover dinner with his disciples tied the Old Testament types together with his work on the cross. As the Passover lamb was offered in the temple, the Lamb of God hung on the cross causing God to pass over our judgment.

The Truth About Temptation

Chris Hearty

James 1:12-18

James distinguishes between God who tests us for our good, to strengthen our faith and Satan who tempts us to bring about spiritual death. Satan uses seduction and deception to make us believe the lies behind the temptation and thus, enslaving us to sin. The key to avoiding the deception of temptation is believing and focusing on the truth. Temptation does not come from God, but from the desires in our hearts that Satan uses to entice us to sin. Instead, we must remember God will always show us a way out of any temptation. Victory is only found in the Cross of Christ.

Predicting the Method of Jesus' Death by Crucifixion

James Rochford

Psalms 22:1-31

In Psalm 22, David predicts with remarkable detail the suffering and death of Jesus 1000 years before he was crucified. We also see predicted the global impact of his death and that it would cause people from all the ends of the earth to turn to the Lord.\r\n

Easter/The Resurrection

Ben Foust

1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Paul explains to the Corinthian church the importance of the resurrection to the Christian faith-- a historical event corroborated by substantial evidence. Because of Jesus' resurrection, believers in Christ can be confident that we too will one day be raised to eternal life with him.

The Resurrection

Jim Leffel

1 Corinthians 15:3-9

A look at Mark's account of the first Easter and his claim that Jesus rose from the dead. Detailed, credible evidence for the resurrection is presented so that one can make an informed decision about Jesus. Find out why his death and resurrection are so meaningful and why a decision about him is the most important decision in life. What are you betting your life on?

The Resurrection

Ryan Lowery

John 20:1-10

The resurrection is crucial to our faith in Jesus Christ. If Jesus wasn't resurrected, the New Testament authors lied and Jesus' death has no meaning. However if Jesus did raise from the dead, we can be assured that: the supernatural is real, there is an afterlife, Jesus' teachings are from God, and Jesus' death did pay for our sins. A review of the historical evidence including eyewitness accounts and extra-Biblical historical sources is included. Alternate explanations are explored and dismissed.

Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?

James Rochford

1 Corinthians 15:3-20

Does it matter if Jesus rose from the dead? The apostle Paul argues that it's of utmost importance and central to our Christian lives! Can we know if the resurrection actually happened? A variety of evidence is presented, including from sources outside of the Bible: Josephus, Lucian, and Tacitus.