Remember His Words
Luke 24:1–4; 6–7 Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, [a]and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 2 But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. 3 Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it happened, as they were [b]greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.6 He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, 7 saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ ”
This sermon centres on the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and the powerful call to remember His words, trust His leading, and allow Him to transform our lives.
At the empty tomb, the angels reminded the women of something profound: “Remember how He spoke to you…” Although they had heard Jesus speak about His suffering and resurrection, in the moment of confusion and grief, they had forgotten. This reflects a common human experience—God speaks to us, yet when trials come, we lose sight of His promises. The call is clear: we must hold firmly to the Word of God, revisiting it often and allowing it to shape our faith.
The resurrection is the foundation of Christian hope. It affirms victory over sin and death and proclaims a new beginning for every believer. Jesus Christ is alive, and because He has risen, we are invited to call upon Him and experience His power in our daily lives.
The events surrounding the resurrection were marked by extraordinary signs—earthquakes, torn rocks, and the temple curtain being split. Creation itself responded to the significance of Christ’s death and resurrection. Yet, while the earth “understood,” humanity often remains unmoved. The question posed is deeply personal: does the resurrection still shake and transform our lives today?
The rolling away of the stone from the tomb was not for Christ’s benefit, but for humanity—to reveal that He had risen. In the same way, God desires to “roll away the stones” in our own lives. These stones may be struggles, fears, sins, or seemingly insurmountable challenges. Though they appear overwhelming, nothing is impossible for the risen Christ. He is able to bring freedom, renewal, and victory in an instant.
Difficulties and trials, rather than hindering us, can draw us closer to Christ. One testimony shared highlights that through struggles and spiritual battles, a believer came to know Christ more deeply and became stronger in faith. Such experiences humble us, reveal our dependence on God, and equip us to overcome.
An illustration was given of a misleading image—a rock appearing to float in the air, but in reality only a reflection in water. Similarly, the enemy often distorts reality, making problems seem greater than they are. When viewed through God’s truth, clarity comes. What once seemed overwhelming is seen in its proper perspective.
The account of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus further illustrates this truth. In their sorrow and confusion, they failed to recognise Jesus walking beside them. Their expectations and grief clouded their vision. Yet, in His grace, Jesus did not rebuke them harshly. Instead, He walked with them, listened to them, and gently revealed the truth. This reminds us that Christ meets us in our struggles, inviting us to open our hearts to Him.
Faith is essential. Even the disciples struggled with unbelief, and Jesus rebuked them for being “slow of heart to believe.” Likewise, we are reminded that unbelief can prevent us from fully experiencing God’s promises. When we allow pain, disappointment, or fear to dominate, we may fail to see Christ at work in our lives.
The message also emphasises obedience and strength. God does not merely offer strength—He commands us to be strong and courageous. Through obedience, believers grow in faith and become instruments of transformation in the world, just as the disciples did after the resurrection.
A powerful illustration concludes the message: a man travelling at night on a dangerous mountain path trusted a mule to guide him safely, despite not being able to see the way. Only in daylight did he realise how perilous the journey had been. In the same way, we are called to trust Christ completely, even when we cannot see the path ahead. He knows the way and leads us safely.
The closing exhortation is clear:
Do not seek the living among the dead. Christ is risen. He is alive. There is hope, there is life, and there is light. Believers are called to walk in that light, to follow Christ’s leading, and to proclaim the message of His resurrection with confidence.
