Resurrection Lord Gives Victory
Background Context of 1Cor 15/16:
False teachers had been confusing
the Corinthians by denying the
doctrine of physical resurrection.
Paul defends the Resurrection
as a historical fact confirmed
by more than 500 eyewitnesses.
The Resurrection provides hope
for the believer’s body and soul
as well as motivates believers to
abound in the work of the Lord.
Lord, thanks for Confident Hope:
For when the trumpet is blown,
those who have died will Be Raised
to Live Forever. And we who are
Living will also be transformed.
For this corruptible must put
on incorruption, and this mortal
must put on immortality.
Then… Death is swallowed up
in victory (1 Corinthians15:52-54).
O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?
But thank God! He gives us
Victory over sin and death through
our Lord Jesus Christ (v55-57).
(So)… be steadfast, immovable,
always abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your labour
is Not In Vain in the Lord (v58).
Lord, in a world filled with gloomy
news, thank You that Your Word
holds Great Hope for the future.
And someday all believers of Christ
will be given brand new bodies.
Eternal life with God in heaven is far
better than what we encounter here.
Thank You we can be confident for
Your good plan for us, that You’re
in control and grant victory. Amen.
Lord, the sting of death is not dying
but rather what will happen after.
Thank You for eliminating possibility
of hell; but giving eternal bliss in
heaven for all who believe in Christ.
Grateful all because Jesus had paid
price for our sin and rose from the
dead, death has No Power over us.
Realising importance of the gospel,
help us be worthy witnesses. Amen.
Lord, we recognise that You have
given us talents and spiritual gifts.
They may not be something overt
like teaching and singing; but skills
like cooking or greeting people.
For all that matters is that we use
them for the Lord and His church.
And God promises Nothing done
for Him will be useless; and that
You’ll Honour faithful service. Amen