22 When the young man heard these words, he walked away angry, for he was extremely wealthy. 23 Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “Listen. Do you understand how difficult it is for the rich to enter into heaven’s kingdom realm? 24 In fact, it’s easier to stuff a heavy rope through the eye of a needle than it is for the wealthy to enter into God’s kingdom realm!” 25 Stunned and bewildered, his disciples asked, “Then who in the world can possibly be saved?” 26 Looking straight into their eyes, Jesus replied, “Humanly speaking, no one, because no one can save himself. But what seems impossible to you is never impossible to God!” 27 Then Peter blurted out, “Here we are. We’ve given up everything to follow you. What reward will there be for us?” 28 Jesus responded, “Listen to the truth: In the age of the restoration of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will have twelve thrones of your own, and you will govern the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 For anyone who has left behind their home and property, leaving family—brothers or sisters, mothers or fathers, or children—for my sake, they will be repaid a hundred times over and will inherit eternal life. 30 But many who push themselves to be first will find themselves last. And those who are willing to be last will find themselves to be first.”
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith—it is not only an event, but a revelation of victory, identity, and new creation life.
1. The Historical and Scriptural Reality
The Event
Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised on the third day.
NASB – Matthew 28:5–6
“Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said…”
AMP
“He has risen [from the dead], just as He said [He would]…”
TPT
“He has risen, exactly as he said!”
2. The Greek Insight – “Resurrection”
The word used is anastasis (ἀνάστασις)
ana = up, again
histēmi = to stand
👉Meaning: “to stand up again,” “a rising,” “a complete awakening”
This is not just coming back to life—it is:
rising into a new order of existence
a body transformed, glorified, incorruptible
3. What Happened in the Spirit Realm
The resurrection was more than physical—it was a cosmic victory.
Colossians 2:13–15 (NASB)
“He made you alive together with Him… having canceled out the certificate of debt… having disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them…”
“…these are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead…”
Greek Word: Dunamis (δύναμις)
explosive, miraculous power
👉 The same power that raised Jesus:
now operates in believers
is not symbolic—it is active, present power
5. The Resurrection and Your Identity
The resurrection is not just about Jesus—it is about union with Him.
Romans 6:4 (NASB)
“Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised… so we too might walk in newness of life.”
Mirror Translation Insight
You co-resurrected into a brand-new life expression.
👉 This means:
You are not trying to become new—you are new
Your old nature was buried
Your life now flows from resurrection reality
6. Firstfruits – What It Means
1 Corinthians 15:20 (NASB)
“But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep.”
👉 “Firstfruits” (Greek: aparchē) means:
the first portion of a harvest
guaranteeing more is coming
👉 His resurrection guarantees:
your resurrection
the restoration of all things
7. Victory Over Death
1 Corinthians 15:54–55 (NASB)
“Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
👉 Death is no longer:
a ruler
a final authority
It is now a defeated enemy.
8. The Resurrection Life (Zoe Life)
Greek word: zoē (ζωή)
divine life
God’s own life
John 11:25 (NASB)
“I am the resurrection and the life…”
👉 Resurrection is not just an event— it is a Person living in you.
Father, according to Romans 6:4, I walk in newness of life. According to Ephesians 1:19–20, the same power that raised Jesus is at work in me. I declare that death, sin, and every opposing power have been defeated through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I receive resurrection life—zoē—flowing in my spirit, soul, and body. I stand in the victory of the risen Christ. Amen.
Harvest of Faith 