Chapter 19: He is Risen
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And he said unto them, Be not affrighted. Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified. He is risen. He is not here. Behold the place where they laid him. Mark 16, 6 Thank you, God, that through your promise in the garden we were given new life in Jesus. Even though his body was bruised by the crucifixion, his act of resurrection crushed the head of the serpent Satan forever.

For in doing so, you took the power away from sin and death, Jesus. When I am tempted to go back to the sins of my past, remind me, Holy Spirit, that they are not there. Remind me that through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, my sins were washed away by the blood of the Lamb. Hallelujah. Thank you, Jesus, that through your sacrifice, I have new life and new power.

Thank you, Lord, that the stone was rolled away and that the tomb is empty. I choose to celebrate because an empty tomb means an occupied throne ready for me to approach, to tap into the greatest power, provision, and love I've ever known. In Jesus' name, amen.

Stay tuned to immerse yourself in the greatest stories ever told from Pray.com's podcast, Heroes in the Bible. Hi, I'm Dr. Tony Evans, your host for Heroes in the Bible, Jesus. If you've been enjoying this series, please write a review and let me know how this podcast has impacted your life. Welcome to the greatest story ever told. It is the story of a shepherd's heart for his sheep, a father's love for his children, and a hero's triumph over death and darkness.

This is a story that continues to shape and mold the world around us, bringing the divine heart of God right into the hearts of you and me. This episode can be summed up in three beautiful words. He is risen.

The resurrection story is foundational to our faith in Jesus. Why? Because what power does Jesus have over sin and death if he did not rise from the grave? I believe Paul said it best when he said, for if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless and your faith is useless.

And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost. And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world. The resurrection is the proof of Christ's power and the validation of our faith. This story gives us a glimpse into the hearts and minds of Jesus' followers as they wrestled with his absence.

They are caught in a whirlwind of doubt, shame, and fear. One could say that they are trapped in a grave of their own and in need of resurrection. In the next few episodes, we will see the slow and beautiful process of redemption unfold. The dark and fearful night will be replaced with the rising sun of hope. Jesus is going to restore what was broken and retrieve what was previously lost. Before the story of the resurrection begins, we will have a prelude.

We will be taken to the prophet Daniel, waiting in darkness to be devoured by lions. His journey out of the lion's den is a grand foreshadowing of things to come. I hope you enjoy this episode and breathe a sigh of relief, for the King is Alive!

Here is episode 19, He Is Risen. Every sandwich has bread, every burger has a bun, but these warm, golden, smooth steamed buns? These are special, reserved for the very best. The Filet-O-Fish, and you, you can have them too.

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The den was dark and smelled of rotten flesh. A small sliver of light peeked through an opening in the ceiling. However, it was not enough to expose the source of the foul smell creeping from the back of the cave. Daniel shifted his feet, trying to find sturdy footing. He walked forward, looking for the edge of the cave. As he walked, he could hear a deep rumbling coming from the depths of the den.

Daniel's eyes were adjusting to the darkness. He picked up a stone next to him, prepared to fight if need be. He prayed to God, trusting in his goodness. Then he heard them. The low growls of the lions echoed off the den walls. The sound shook the earth below Daniel's feet. He could feel their hungry growls deep in his chest. A swift shadow lurked across the den walls.

Daniel turned around, ready for the lion to pounce. Then he spotted another shadow in the corner of his eye. He turned around. Two lions had cornered him and were ready to kill. As the lions prepared their attack, a bright light broke through the darkness like a sharp blade. The light was brighter than lightning and far more blinding. The earth shook below the lion's feet and Daniel could hear the sound of heaven burst forth from the light.

This was a light too radiant for words. Its power burst forth like a mighty wind and sent the lions flying through the air onto their backs. They trembled on the floor, running away from its power. As Daniel looked up, the light burst again, this time rolling lions back into the depths of the den. Their jaws were forced shut. Then, in an instant, the light vanished. All returned to darkness.

and Daniel sat in the middle of the den praying to the Lord. The next day, the stone doors were opened and Daniel walked through unscathed. His enemies had tried to kill him by handing him over to the lions' den. However, death was pushed back with force. God had protected Daniel from the lions and he emerged from the tomb victorious over death.

As Daniel left the darkened cave of death into the light of the morning, the kings of the earth bowed before the God who had rescued him. Daniel had spent the night with death itself and passed through unscathed. He was a foreshadowing to the resurrection to come, where God himself would enter into a lion's den of sorts. The light of the world would make the beasts of death flee in fear. To God, death had no power.

Chapter 19: He is Risen Three days had passed since the crucifixion of Jesus. The last hours of night were cool and at rest. The quiet chirping of crickets filled the brisk evening air. The stars spattered across the skies like white paint to black canvas. The firmament stretched far into the clear skyline, revealing a slight sliver of dull light rising from the east. Two guards lay outside the grave of Jesus.

They had been given strict orders to lay awake and keep watch, for the Pharisees were worried someone might try to steal his body. So the guards rested with their backs against the stone entrance. They dozed on and off, enjoying the last bit of evening before standing at attention again. It was dawn, and the sun's rays gently peeked over the hills in the distance. The guards rose to look at the early sunbeams breaking through the trees.

They stood to their feet and stretched. "It's easy guarding a dead man," one of them joked. The two men stood at attention, watching the morning light paint every plant a bright color. However, a different light had emerged from behind them. Brighter than lightning and far more blinding. The earth shook below the guards' feet and they could hear the grinding of stone behind them. They turned and the large stone wall of the grave was being rolled away by an angel.

Out from the tomb was a light too radiant for words. Its power burst forth like a mighty wind and sent the guards flying through the air onto their backs. They trembled on the floor, shielding their eyes from the shimmering grave. As they looked up, the light burst again, this time rolling them back into the trees. The guards lay there like dead men. Later that morning, when the Sabbath had passed,

Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome were bringing an array of spices and flowers to the tomb. The sun was shining brightly behind them as they walked towards the tomb. The birds fluttered from tree to tree above them, singing sweet morning melodies. Their songs were a pleasant sound to their sorrowful souls. The death of Jesus had made them undone.

All of Jesus' followers, especially the disciples, had hidden themselves in fear. Now that the Lord was dead, the Pharisees had been particularly brash about punishment for those who followed him. Visiting the tomb alone was an act of defiance. However, the three women did not care. They had come to anoint the body of Jesus, since he did not get a proper burial, according to tradition.

"We will need the guards to help us roll away the stone entrance," Salome said. "That stone is far too heavy for just two guards to move," Mary replied. As they approached the tomb, the women saw that there were no guards standing at attention. In fact, the stone entrance had been removed completely. The women gasped and dropped their things. They ran towards the tomb and looked inside. They slowly entered the dark cave. They looked at the place where Jesus' body lay.

His burial linens were there, neatly folded. The women looked at each other in amazement. Who has taken him? Mary whispered. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, a friendly voice asked. The women gasped and turned to the right of the tomb. A young man sat on a stone stool. He was draped in a long white robe. The women screamed and began to run. Please wait, he exclaimed. Do not be alarmed. The women stopped.

The young man raised his arms into the air and said, "You seek Jesus who was crucified, but he is not here. He is risen." They looked at the empty bed where Jesus once lay. It was absurd to think that one could rise again after such a brutal death. Yet there was a small feeling stirring up from within them. Something deep in their hearts told them that it may be true.

Their teacher, who had hung bloodied and beaten on a cross, might be alive. They looked at the young man dressed in white. He smiled and pointed towards the entrance. "Do not stay here. Go and tell the disciples. He is on his way to Galilee. There you will meet him. Now go and be sure to tell Peter." The women picked up their garments and ran as fast as they could back to Galilee.

They were not quite sure what to believe. The thought of resurrection was far from their minds. Did someone take his body? Was he a ghost? They were excited, afraid, and confused. However, a fire burned in them. They knew that they had to tell Peter.

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As they ran, they were more and more convinced that Jesus' body had been taken. They doubted the young man's words. Near the sea, there was a small home that the disciples were hiding away in. They were quiet and brooding. Silence filled the room. They stared blankly at one another, unable to speak or move. Their king was dead, and they ran when he needed them most.

James could not stop thinking about how he fell asleep when Jesus had asked him to pray in the garden. He winced at the memory. "He's gone," James whispered, "and I did nothing to help him. I did nothing." James slammed his fists on the table and wept. Peter stared blankly out the window. He was beyond tears at this point.

His face was emotionless and his heart devoid of all feeling. At least you didn't deny him in front of a child, Peter said in a monotone voice. He continued to stare at the window. I was there when he was getting beaten. I watched as they kicked him down the temple steps like a dog. And I denied knowing him just like he said I would. Peter's bottom lip began to quiver.

He picked up his nets and made his way towards the door. He was going to go fishing to clear his mind, but instead the door burst open. The two Marys and Salome fell through the entrance out of breath. The disciples all stood to their feet in fear. What happened? Peter asked frantically. Did the Pharisees find you with the tomb? The women shook their hands. They were frantic and frightened. No! Mary shouted. Someone has taken him! What? John exclaimed.

Mary was unconsolable. We looked in the tomb and he was not there. A man told us he was gone and to tell you. We were too afraid to ask questions, so we ran here. The women wept. Peter did not ask questions. He dashed out the door and ran towards the hills where Jesus' tomb was. John followed close behind. The two men sprinted through the small village and past the trees.

Peter ran ferociously, but he was not as young as John. John quickly gained on him and passed him. He made it to the tomb first and stumbled inside, catching his breath. He looked up to see the empty bed where Jesus was laid down. Peter finally made it and stopped at the entrance. He paused for a long moment, unsure if he was even worthy to step in. He had so much pent-up shame he had yet to deal with. He was convinced that even if Jesus were alive,

he would reject him completely. Peter held his head low and peeked his head in. He saw John kneeling near the bed. Jesus' burial linens were neatly folded, as if someone had made their bed before leaving home. Those fiends! Peter growled. They must have taken him! Those Pharisees could not stand the thought of Jesus resting. Peter clenched his fists in anger. He fell to his knees beside John.

The two of them wept, unable to understand what had transpired. John put his arm around Peter. "We must go home, Peter. The guards will be back. For all we know, we could be blamed for removing his body." John helped Peter to his feet, and the two men limped home, side by side. However, Mary Magdalene had not been too far behind. As Peter and John left the tomb, Mary entered. The tomb smelled of stale incense.

A slight breeze came from the outside, causing Mary's hair to sway gently. She felt her hair and stroked it. She looked at it, remembering a time when she used to pull it out. She had been tormented for years by demons. The abuse of wicked men had left her vulnerable, and the enemy crept in like a lion on weak prey. For years she was tortured, cast aside, and forgotten. That was until Jesus came.

From the first moment she saw him, he was able to calm her soul. The raging war inside her was tamed, and the demons fled at his command. Tears streamed down Mary's face. She was afraid, since Jesus was now gone, the demons would return. She would go back to a life of scarring herself and pulling out her hair. She left the tomb still weeping miserably. The sun's rays brought no warmth to her sorrowful soul.

She sat down at the entrance of the tomb and put her head between her knees. She wept uncontrollably, facing the tomb. Woman, why are you weeping? Two voices said in tandem. Mary jolted her head up to see two creatures perched on top of the stone door. The angels cocked their heads, curious at her tears. She rubbed her eyes and looked up at them. They have taken my lord! She yelled.

They have taken him and all hope is lost! She buried her head in her knees again and wept. Then she heard another voice behind her. Woman, why are you weeping? Is this someone you are looking for? Mary did not raise her eyes. She supposed it was the gardener. She kept her face buried in her garments, trying to control the sobbing. Please, sir, have you taken him? Can you tell me where you put him?

Mary, the voice said softly. The voice was as soothing as a babbling brook. It is strong as a raging tempest. It was a voice Mary recognized. It was the voice of one who had commanded the demons to flee from her. It was the voice of acceptance and compassion. It was the voice of strength and miracles. Mary jolted her head up. Her eyes were wide. The sun was bright behind him, hiding his face for a moment. But his smile was unmistakable. It was huge.

The conquering Lion of Judah stood before her. The hero of scripture and the Prince of Peace smiled down at her. He had not been taken. He had risen! In a final act of power, Jesus had defeated death. Jesus rose to prove that death had no authority over a sinless savior. "Raponai!" Mary said with a gasp. She clung to his legs and wept even more. Jesus laughed and helped Mary to her feet.

"Do not cling to me, Mary. I have yet to ascend to my Father. Go and tell my brothers I will soon be ascending to my Father, to my God and their God." Mary nodded in amazement. She lifted her sleeves for a moment to wipe away her tears. When she lifted her gaze again, he was gone. Mary looked around. The birds were chirping and the bright sun had shone brighter in her eyes now that Jesus was no longer standing over her. Had she seen an apparition?

Was her mind playing tricks on her? Certainly not. Mary knew in her heart of hearts that it was Jesus. So once again, she ran back to the disciples to tell them the good news. Miles away under the shadow of the empty temple, the two guards stood in front of the high priest Caiaphas. They feared this would happen. They knew they had not seen the last of Jesus' influence on earth.

"You worthless dogs!" Caiaphas yelled, throwing his staff at the guards. The large scepter banged against the stone walls. The Roman soldiers stood at attention, unfazed by the high priest's outburst. Jesus was the Jews' problem, not theirs. Although they had been charged to watch Jesus' tomb, a burst of light and wind would make for a breathtaking story. "We cannot let anyone know of this!" Caiaphas yelled. The elders in the room agreed.

Caiaphas faced the guards and sneered. I know your kind only responds to one thing. He pulled a sack of coins out of his robe and handed it to them. This ought to be sufficient for your cooperation. We cannot have anyone claiming Jesus rose from the dead. So we will tell them that the disciples came by night when you were asleep. Is that understood? The guards grinned as they counted their coins. They nodded and left the room.

Caiaphas sat down at the head of the table and rubbed his temples. "Control the story and you control the masses," he said. "I have a feeling this event will prove problematic for us, my friends." The elders and chief priests stirred at their table and whispered amongst themselves. Caiaphas poured himself some wine and looked deep into the cup. He had seen Jesus bleed himself.

However, he had also seen the temple veil torn in half. There were even some reports of earthquakes and people rising from their graves the night Jesus had died. Caiaphas knew that something new was coming. He had a sinking feeling that something greater than the works of Jesus were on their way. However, he could not explain it. The Holy Spirit was preparing for his descent. Soon, he would flood the cities with the righteousness and power of Jesus.

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The Bible has been teasing the resurrection for thousands of years. Images, motifs, and prophecies lay scripture, ultimately pointing to this moment. One of those images was the story of Daniel and the lion's den.

The prelude gave us the image of a dark and perilous den of lions ready to devour Daniel, who is a Christ figure in Scripture. The light of God shut the mouth of the lions. The same language used for Daniel's ascension out of the den was used for Jesus rising out of the grave. The light of the world, Jesus, shut the mouth of death and took away its fangs. He rose victorious, and now those who believe in him share in that victory.

The next few episodes cover the theme of belief and the long process some go on to truly find it. Several different characters wrestle with belief in their own way. The women who were approached by the angels believed immediately. Mary, who initially believed, found herself doubting and in grief.

Peter and John visited the tomb and came to the conclusion that someone must have stolen Jesus, even though he had told them he would rise again. Caiaphas, when learning about the event, seems to believe more than the disciples that it was possible, but is blinded by his own pride. We will meet a few others who wrestle with belief as well, such as the disciples on the road to Damascus and Thomas. Each person has their own path to Christ.

Perhaps some people are easily convinced like these three women. Others may teeter in and out of belief like Mary. There are many who are too lost in their own shame to believe, like Peter. Wherever you are on the faith journey, know that you are not alone in your questions, and there is no uniform path to discover Jesus. We are all on our unique journey, dealing with the winding roads as they come. The resurrection is the proof of Christ's power and the validation of our faith.

If you want an example of what a believer without the resurrection looks like, look no further than Peter. Peter followed Christ faithfully, but when Jesus died, his hope was dead with him. He was stuck with his shame. We will keep a close eye on Peter in the next few episodes. His journey with Jesus is far from over. There is more work to be done in his heart.

Peter and Mary were the two characters this episode highlighted the most. They were both caught in their own graves and needed resurrection. Peter was wrestling with his sin and shame. He disappointed Jesus by cutting off Malchus' ear. Then he denied Jesus three times, only a few yards away from him. He wasn't even there to watch him die. He didn't get to say goodbye. Peter's heart was cold and broken without the warmth of Jesus. Mary was wrestling with her past demons.

Before Jesus, she was plagued with trauma and spiritual oppression. She feared that without the light of Jesus, the darkness would return. Both Peter and Mary needed resurrection. At the end of the episode, it was Mary who got to see Jesus first.

Her grief quickly turned to joy when she gazed upon the faith of her Redeemer. At first, she thought he might be the gardener, so she kept her eyes down in sorrow. However, there was a word that caused her to look up. Mary, Jesus said softly. That's all. Just her name. Jesus didn't reveal himself to Mary by telling her who he was, but by telling her who she was to him. He spoke with a tenderness and intimacy only God could have.

When he spoke her name, there was no mistaking it was him. Jesus knows you. He knows your very thought, your every fear, and your every dream. David sang a sweet song to God declaring this truth in Psalm 139. O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up. You discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.

Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it all together. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me, for you form my inward parts. You knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works, my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed substance. In your book were written every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you. Rest today in the knowledge that you are known, loved, and cherished. There is nothing about you that is hidden from God.

He has seen the darker parts of your mind and he has seen the purity of your hopes for the future. He sees all these things yet still calls you by name. He still calls you his beloved. Jesus comforted Mary and told her to go tell the disciples. There was much to do before Jesus returned to the Father. This episode ended in the temple with Caiaphas and the Roman gods charged with watching the tomb.

The high priest doesn't deny once that Jesus rose from the dead. This tells us that even if he did believe Jesus rose again, he didn't care. He wanted the name of Jesus snuffed out and done. Pride has a way of taunting belief. Even if you and I have belief or knowledge of Jesus, pride can quickly choke out whatever good fruit would come from it.

Control the story and you control the masses, he said. Unfortunately for him, the testimony of the resurrection was a story that could not be controlled. For thousands of years, people have tried to taint the testimony of Jesus, yet it always finds a way to prevail. The story of Jesus outlasts the greed of men.

In our next episode, Jesus will travel from place to place in relative omnipotence. He will walk alongside a few men and take them on a journey they did not expect. Join us next time for episode 20, The Road.

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