Believing the Risen Savior: Living Resurrection Every Day

Apr 05, 2026

Devotional

Day 1: The Empty Tomb and the Risen Lord

The women went to the tomb expecting to find death, but they were met with a divine announcement of life. They came with spices to anoint a body, but they found an empty grave and a message of victory. Their perplexity was met with a question that echoes through the ages, challenging our own expectations. We are invited to move from seeking the living among the dead to embracing the reality of a conquering Savior. [41:59]

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men suddenly stood near them in dazzling clothing; and as the women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living One among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen. Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee, saying that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” And they remembered His words.
Luke 24:1-8 NASB

Reflection: What circumstance or relationship in your life are you currently approaching with the expectation of death or defeat, much like the women going to the tomb? How might the truth that "He is not here, but He has risen" change your perspective and actions in that specific area?

Day 2: Remembering the Words of Jesus

The angelic messengers did not present new information; they pointed the women back to what Jesus had already told them. In moments of confusion and grief, they had forgotten His promises. The call to remember is a call to recalibrate our hearts and minds to the established truth of Christ's words, especially when our present reality seems to contradict them. This act of remembering is the first step toward living in resurrection power. [59:02]

Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things which are written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and mistreated and spit upon, and after they have scourged Him, they will kill Him; and the third day He will rise again.”
Luke 18:31-33 NASB

Reflection: When facing a recent disappointment or fear, which specific promise or teaching of Jesus have you found most difficult to hold onto? What is one practical way you can actively "remember" that truth this week?

Day 3: Living the Abundant Life Now

The resurrection is not merely a historical event to be celebrated nor a future hope to be awaited. Through faith in Christ, we possess eternal life and resurrection power now. This abundant life transforms our present reality, infusing our daily routines, struggles, and relationships with purpose and hope. We are called to stop settling for a mediocre existence and start living in the fullness of what Christ has already secured. [01:05:44]

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
John 10:10 NASB

Reflection: In what specific area of your daily life—your work, your family interactions, your inner thought life—does your experience feel more characterized by struggle and survival than by abundance? What would it look like to practically depend on Jesus as the source of abundant life in that particular area today?

Day 4: The Indwelling Power of the Resurrection

The same Spirit who raised Christ Jesus from the dead now lives within every believer. This is not a distant force but a present, indwelling reality. This power enables us to face trials not with mere human resilience, but with divine strength. Our homes, workplaces, and communities should be tangibly different because we carry this resurrection power within us, impacting everything we touch. [01:10:38]

But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
Romans 8:11 NASB

Reflection: Where have you been relying on your own strength to manage a difficult situation or habit, effectively ignoring the resurrection power within you? What is one step you can take this week to consciously depend on the Holy Spirit's power instead?

Day 5: A Fundamental Difference in Identity

Believing in a risen Savior must result in living a risen life. This is the core of the gospel—a transformed identity that leads to transformed living. We are no longer defined by sin, death, or circumstance but by our union with the victorious Christ. This fundamental difference should mark our character, our choices, and our outlook, setting us apart as people of hope in a world longing for it. [01:09:10]

So also it is written, “The first man, Adam, became a living soul.” The last Adam was a life-giving spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:45 NASB

Reflection: How would your closest relationships change if you consistently lived from your new identity in Christ—as someone fully alive, forgiven, and empowered by His Spirit—rather than from old patterns of fear, pride, or self-reliance?

Sermon Summary

Belief in the resurrection reshapes identity and daily living. The empty tomb demands more than seasonal celebration; it calls for a persistent, risen life that changes responses to fear, grief, and routine. The narrative of the women at the tomb highlights surprise and honest expectation: they came to anoint a corpse and instead met angels who asked, why seek the living among the dead? That confrontation forces recalibration—remember what was spoken about suffering, death, and rising again—and that remembering realigns hope with God’s promises.

Scripture anchors the claim that resurrection is present reality, not future wish. The Last Adam, Jesus, brings life now; believers already possess new life because the same Spirit that raised Jesus dwells within. This indwelling Spirit functions as both pledge and power, enabling transformation in marriages, homes, and communities despite persistent trials. The gospel frames suffering as part of a larger story: trouble arrives, but it does not have the final word.

The account exposes common spiritual failures: knowing facts about Jesus without living their implications, approaching life as if Jesus were still in the tomb, and settling for a tepid faith that mimics the surrounding culture. The text calls for active remembering of Jesus’ words, a refusal to let circumstance dictate spiritual posture, and a tangible turning toward abundant life. Practical implications follow: trust the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice for forgiveness; accept the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence; and let resurrected reality reshape daily choices.

The passage culminates in a clear invitation. Confession and faith unlock immediate participation in resurrection life; forgiveness and renewal begin now and equip believers to pursue growth within community. The resurrection therefore expects transformed living—faith that manifests in courage, hope, and a refusal to live as if death still holds sway.

Key Takeaways

1. Belief demands a risen life A genuine confession of Christ’s resurrection must alter how life is lived every day. Resurrection belief refuses to relegate Jesus to a holiday memory and compels decisions, priorities, and responses shaped by victory over death. This insistence on transformation challenges the practice of performing faith without enduring change. [33:08]
2. Remember Jesus’ spoken promises The angels directed attention back to what had already been said: Jesus foretold suffering and rising. Actively remembering those words recalibrates fear into hope and turns surprise at hardship into confidence in ultimate purpose. Memory here functions as spiritual orientation, not mere recollection. [42:16]
3. Resurrection power lives within The same Spirit who raised Christ dwells in believers and energizes mortal weakness. That presence supplies actual, practical power for changed behavior, sustained hope, and relational healing amid trials. The indwelling Spirit guarantees that resurrection is not only future payoff but present reality. [69:31]
4. Refuse a mediocre faith Settling for “fine” reflects a life that knows doctrines but not their transforming force. A faith worth having shows up in perseverance, unconventional hope, and choices that mirror the abundant life promised by Christ. Renewal begins when the empty tomb guides everyday living, not just holiday feeling. [62:01]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[29:11] - Scripture focus: Luke 24
[31:00] - Paschal greeting & resurrection life
[33:08] - Main point: Live a risen life
[41:37] - Women arrive at the tomb
[52:33] - Angels declare: He is risen
[60:02] - Remembering Jesus’ promises
[64:16] - The Last Adam and new life
[69:31] - Resurrection power in believers
[75:42] - Invitation, prayer, and response

Bible Study Guide

Bible reading: Luke 24:1-8 (NASB)
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men suddenly stood near them in dazzling clothing; and as the women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living One among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen. Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee, saying that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” And they remembered His words.

Observation questions

What were the women expecting to find when they went to the tomb, and what did they actually find?
How did the women react to the appearance of the two men, and what was the first question these men asked them? [53:51]
What specific events did the angels tell the women to remember that Jesus had spoken about while He was in Galilee? [57:17]
According to the sermon, what title does Luke use for the first time in his gospel when describing the empty tomb, and why is that significant? [51:28]

Interpretation questions

The angels asked, "Why do you seek the living One among the dead?" What does this question reveal about the disconnect between what the women knew and how they were acting?
The command to "remember how he spoke to you" was the key that changed the women's fear into action. Why is remembering Jesus' words so powerful for recalibrating our perspective, especially during perplexing times? [59:02]
The sermon states that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead now lives within believers. What is the difference between having a doctrine we know and having a power we experience in our daily lives? [01:10:38]
The women came to anoint a corpse but were met with a proclamation of life. In what ways do people today approach their faith as if they are coming to anoint a dead body rather than to celebrate a living Savior?

Application questions

The resurrection is a present reality, not just a future hope. What is one practical area of your life—your home, a relationship, or a persistent worry—where you need to stop acting like Jesus is still in the tomb and start living in His resurrection power? [01:11:14]
The angels directed the women to actively remember Jesus' words. When a difficult circumstance arises this week, what specific promise of Jesus can you choose to remember and hold onto instead of letting fear or grief dictate your response? [01:00:02]
Settling for a "fine" or mediocre faith reflects a life that knows doctrines but not their transforming force. What does an "abundant life" that is markedly different from the world look like for you right now, and what is one step you can take to move from "fine" to "faith-filled" this week? [01:02:50]
The sermon asked, "Do you believe that Jesus provides a better life? And the more revealing question, do you live that way?" [01:01:34] How would your closest family member or friend answer that second question about you based on your recent actions, attitudes, and priorities?
The resurrection means that trouble does not have the final word. Identify a current struggle you are facing. How can the truth that Jesus has already conquered sin and death change the way you walk through that struggle, not just when it's over?

Sermon Clips

50s

#HeIsRisen

“Basically, what they're saying is, why do you come to the place of the dead when he's among the living? The question indicates the inappropriate response of the women who came to anoint the body of Jesus. The angels are like, ladies, why are you here? You know better. You know what he said. You know what he promised. You were there with the disciples. Why do you seek the living one amongst the dead? Then they speak words that have changed the course of history, the angels. He is not here, but he has risen.”

52s

#RememberHisWords

“But the same question that the angels ask the women is the same question that we must ask ourselves. Have we remembered everything that Jesus has said, or have we forgotten? So let me ask you a question. Do you believe that Jesus provides a better life? And the more revealing question, do you live that way? I mean, I think we're all here because we at least hope or have been taught or someone has said, Jesus offers something different that the world cannot provide.”

41s

#LiveResurrected

“Don't we sometimes approach life that way? I mean, we know we know that Jesus would be raised, and yes, this side of history, we know he has been raised, but we come in acting like Jesus is still in the grave. Like, there's no power in our life. We just keep looking at our circumstances. Our head's down. We're like, I just gotta get through one more day, one more week. If I can just make it through this, we think. And yet the story, the the message of the gospel is that Jesus is alive, and he's resurrected.”

70s

#RisenLife

“God never wanted you to die separated from him, And so he sent his son to take your place, to forgive you, and to heal you. His death paid for all of our sins. And when you believe in him, you are forgiven, and you are given an extraordinary life. As a follower of Jesus, some things get immediately easier, but the circumstances don't always change. Life hurts, but it hurts with purpose because of Jesus. God is risen. You will rise. There is a better way. Believing in a risen savior must result in a risen life.”

34s

#NeverAloneInChrist

“Does it mean you're gonna hurt in life? Yes. Does it mean you're gonna have trouble? Yes. Does it mean you will be persecuted? Yes. Does it mean that the weight of sin will come across in a fallen world and weigh heavily upon your soul at times? Absolutely. But does it mean that you are left there? Never. Because Jesus is risen from the grave, and we hold on to the hope of a risen savior to know that nothing in this life can separate us from the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ.”

51s

#RecalibrateToTruth

“My challenge to you this morning is this, have you remembered his words in your life, in your circumstance? Because when the angels say to the women, he is not here but he has risen. Remember how he spoke to you. They needed to be recalibrated to what he said. And they lived out of the reality of that response because we read after they remembered his words in verse eight, and the light bulb came on, they returned from the tomb and reported all these things to the 11 and to all the rest.”

44s

#ResurrectionPowerWithin

“Since the spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you. What does that mean? Well, it means as a follower of Jesus Christ, the moment you became a follower of Jesus and believe in him, God gives you his spirit, and the holy spirit lives in your life. The spirit is given to you as a promise of all the things that Jesus has said will be true for you. He's a pledge. The holy spirit, the same spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives inside of you. You have resurrection power in you. It's not yours, but it's given by God to you.”

49s

#TrustHisProvision

“And so what does God do? Does he say, well, they did it to themselves. Good luck. Have fun living on earth because after that, it's gonna be really hard. No. He doesn't say that. Your creator says to you, I know you can't figure this out on your own. So I'm gonna do something for you. And I need you to trust me with what I provide. And so the message of a risen savior is a message that Jesus has done something fundamentally that you could never do yourself.”

37s

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Believing the Risen Savior: Living Resurrection Every Day

Devotional

Day 1: The Empty Tomb and the Risen Lord

Day 2: Remembering the Words of Jesus

Day 3: Living the Abundant Life Now

Day 4: The Indwelling Power of the Resurrection

Day 5: A Fundamental Difference in Identity

Sermon Summary

Key Takeaways

Youtube Chapters

Bible Study Guide

Sermon Clips

Believing the Risen Savior: Living Resurrection Every Day

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