The Power of the Resurrection (Phil 3:7-11)

The POWER of the Resurrection

“Are You Still Amazed by the Power?”

Philippians 3:7-11

“I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus… & the power of His resurrection.” The Apostle Paul

I. The REASONS for Amazement (Mark 1-16)

Mark’s Gospel highlights the reactions of ___________

& fear to the revelation of Jesus Christ! i.e. “amazed”

1. His Powerful Teaching (1:21-22)

2. His Power over Evil Spirits (1:26-27)

3. His Power to Heal (2:12)

4. His Power over Nature (6:51-52)

5. The Power of His Presence (9:14-15; 10:32)

6. The Power of His Resurrection (16:5, 8)

“The ending of Mark is thoroughly consistent with the

motifs of astonishment & fear developed throughout

the Gospel…” William Lane

The account of the empty tomb is ______-_________!

II. The RESISTANCE to Amazement

Many people _________ to experience (“know”) the power

of Christ’s Resurrection, but for some reason, in reality

they do not! cf. Phil. 3:7-11

1. Drained – physical fatigue – 1 Kgs. 19:3-4

2. Dried Out – spiritual drought – 1 Pet. 2:2; Eph. 3:16

Believers must have a strong, consuming ________ for

God’s Word. i.e. “like newborn babies…”

3. Deceived – by our own ______ or by Satan

cf. Heb. 3:12-13; Mt. 13:22; 2 Cor. 11:13-14; Rev. 12:9

4. Despairing – the result of persecution or affliction

cf. 2 Cor. 1:8-9; Mk. 4:17 i.e. “despair” = no way out

5. Doubt – even Jesus’ __________ doubted

cf. Mk. 16:11-13; Mt. 28:16-17; Jn. 20:24-29; Js. 1:5-8

6. Dead – many think they are spiritually alive, but are

really dead cf. Rev. 3:1; Eph. 2:1-3

Practical Application: We gotta have the Power to be…

Appointments with God

The HEART of a SERVANT

Mark 1:29-45

Monday, March 19^th

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

What does this passage say about the Power and