Discover answers to those and other questions as you examine God’s Word with this companion study guide to the book Experiencing the Resurrection by Henry Blackaby and Melvin Blackaby.
Packed with practical notes, advice, and questions for reflection, this highly interactive guide—ideal for small group or individual use—shows you how to witness Christ’s resurrection in and through your life. Each chapter of the book is explored in a flexible one-week format with “life change objectives” that arise from applying the truth for each day to your life.
"If there were only the cross, sin would win." We would lose out on heaven. Satan would win. The central power to our beliefs as Christians is based in the fact that we serve a RESURRECTED Saviour.
This book is a good reminder about the truths about Jesus and His resurrection from the dead. It points out the fact that Jesus did not resurrect Himself. God resurrected Him from the dead. God resurrects us from spiritual death, not physical death. We can live a resurrected life by enjoying our eternal destiny - heaven.
The primary reason for our life is to help others know about Jesus, and the opportunity that they have to serve a risen Lord. How deep we experience the resurrection depends on how deep we experience His death. The death to self and our will. Are we born again spiritually?
"Physically...we progress toward physical death. Spiritually...we progress toward eternal life."
One of my favorite parts in this book is a story about a Muslim in Africa. He became a Christian and his friends questioned his beliefs. "He answered, Well, it's like this. Suppose you were going down the road, and suddenly the road forked in two directions, and you didn't know which way to go. There at the fork were two men, one dead and one alive - who would you ask which way to go?" (p.97-98)
The author asks three questions: (abreviated quotes)
"1. Do you want resurrection life? The secret to resurrection power is that you have to die before you can be resurrected. It's a decision of the will to be crucified with Christ, that the Father might raise you to new life.
2. Are you pursuing resurrection life? Would others conclude that you want to know the Lord more than anything in the world? Are you willing to risk seeking after the Lord, knowing that it might change your life?
3. What is your decision? If you're asking God to let you experience the resurrection, you're asking Him to take you into a place you've never been. So don't complain when He does."
The book covers a number of people in the Bible who experienced God's working in their lives. In each one they were brought to an uncomfortable place, and there met God meeting their needs and showing them His power.
To cover the different aspects of the Resurrection, the book is divided into three parts. The third section, my favorite, covered resurrection peace, joy, power, authority, confidence, and hope. Each one was thought provoking, and had great comments.
This book would be an excellent book for a brand new Christian or a Christian who wants a reminder on the power of serving a Risen Lord.
The resurrection of Jesus can become
"An every day encounter that changes your life."
You may purchase the book at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1590527577 It is on sale for $11.55.
Author Bio:
Dr. Henry Blackaby, president emeritus of Blackaby Ministries, is the author of more than a dozen books, including the best-selling classic Experiencing God. He has spent his life in ministry, serving as a music director and as a senior pastor for churches in California and Canada. Today he provides consultative leadership on prayer for revival and spiritual awakening on a global level. He and his wife make their home in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Melvin Blackaby coauthored with his father, Henry Blackaby, the Gold Medallion winner Experiencing God Together. He travels extensively as a conference speaker. He and his wife and their three children live in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, where he serves as senior pastor of Bow Valley Baptist Church.
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