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THE ROAD TO EASTER • Easter Sunday • Leaving the Tomb to Walk with Him • John Botkin

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Two angels in gleaming clothes ask the women, 'Why do you look for the living among the dead?'
The episode is an Easter Sunday sermon by Pastor John Botkin at Elim Chapel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It begins with a traditional call-and-response of 'Christ is risen' with the congregation. Botkin focuses on Luke chapter 24, recounting the story of women who went to Jesus' tomb early Sunday morning to embalm his body. He notes they brought spices but seemed to have forgotten Jesus' prophecies about rising on the third day. The sermon details their practical concerns, like moving the heavy stone sealing the tomb, which they found already removed. Botkin explains the stone was moved not for Jesus to exit but for the women to enter. Upon finding the tomb empty, the women were met by two angels who proclaimed Jesus' resurrection. Botkin highlights the disciples' initial disbelief when the women reported this news, with Peter investigating the tomb. The sermon then shifts to application, titled 'The Resurrection Road.' Botkin argues Jesus' resurrection road extends into eternity and invites Christians to walk with him. He critiques a 1965 book title 'Are You Running With Me, Jesus?' suggesting the better question is whether we are running with Jesus. Botkin states the qualification for resurrection is dying to self, citing Paul's testimony of being crucified with Christ. He references Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane as an example of submitting to God's will. The sermon includes mentions of hymn writers Kurt Kaiser and Chris Tomlin, whose songs emphasize following Jesus. It concludes with a prayer asking for help to walk the resurrection road, serving as God's agents in the world.

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A direct Resurrection Sunday sermon that moves from the empty tomb to resurrection-road obedience.

John Botkin's Resurrection Sunday sermon stays firmly with Luke 24, tracking the women as they come very early to the tomb with spices, then meet the empty tomb, the two angels, and the searching question, why do you look for the living among the dead?

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If Easter needs to feel concrete, this keeps you at the empty tomb and then sends you out.

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