IS
HE ALIVE?

Topics: Easter; Faith; Jesus Christ; Passion; Purpose; Resurrection; Witnessing

References: Job 32:17–19; Hosea 6:3; Mark 16:19; Acts 13:32–33; 2 Corinthians 2:14; Colossians 1:3–6; 2 Timothy 1:8; 1 Peter 3:22

Following an Easter service in 2003, a woman approached a pastor and asked, “So what happened with Jesus after the resurrection?”

“Well, he ascended into heaven and he’s still alive,” the pastor said.

“I know he was resurrected, but is he really alive?” she asked.

“Yes, he’s alive.”

“Alive? Alive? Why didn’t you tell me?”

For the next two weeks, she telephoned everyone she knew and exclaimed, “Jesus is alive! Did you know he’s alive?”

—Eric Reed, Leadership Weekly (April 13, 2004)