The View from the Tomb (Luke 24:36-53)

When the angel rolled the stone away it wasn't to let Jesus out but to let us in. The view from the empty tomb would change the world forever. Resurrection Sunday always brings out the "once a year Christians" who take a quick glance toward the tomb in a dared sort of way. This yearly ritual reminds me of  Clark Griswold gathering the family around the precipice of the Grand Canyon only to give a quick nod and then herd the family back in to the car to get on with real life. Surely the consideration of the empty tomb is supposed to be an everyday experience that changes us and motivates us, not a holiday called Easter. After the Resurrection the church exploded onto the scene as shown in the book of Acts. I thought Byron made a crucial statement:
"The resurrection created the church not the other way around."
Luke 24:36-53 was the key text for this sermon (CBC Sermons). Remember the six practical provisions the resurrection provides for us.

1. Victory in life, in witness and over sin. (Rom. 6:1-6) 
2. Hope for the future especially after we die. (Acts 17:30-32)
3. Freedom from materialism. (2 Cor. 5:15)
4. Joy in obedience (Phil. 3:10-14)
5. Confidence in the Gospel. The empty tomb proves that its true. (2 Cor. 5:14-17)
6. Forgiveness of all our failures and embarrassments. Always an encouragement and helping hand back into the battle and ministry.  (Matt. 28:10)

Well, here we are, Easter is over now what? Its the same as on the very first resurrection morning. Quickly now go tell his disciples that Jesus Christ is no longer dead. Who will you tell today?