Acts 25:19. “But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.” AFFIRMED TO BE ALIVE. Born among men – witnessed to by angels – seen and worshiped by shepherds: Alive – and laid in a manger.
Moved to a house – creation witnesses to His life by a star – searched for by wise men: Alive – and receiving gifts.
Carried to the temple – a newborn boy – temple ceremony – witnesses are waiting believers: Alive – and prophecies are fulfilled.
Threatening words – marching soldiers killing small boys – an angel’s warning voice: Alive – and in Egypt like the prophet said.
Growing and favored by men and God – obedient Son – about His Father’s business: Alive – and confounding the learn`ed with His wisdom.
Out of obscurity into public light – baptized by John – witnessed to by God and nature: Alive – and the Lamb of God is identified.
Chosen men – a national work to do – the Gospel is preached – repentance is called for:
Alive – and the message sounds across the cities and towns of Israel.
On the mountain – in a boat – in the temple court – by the side of Galilee – His word is heard: Alive – and the teaching of the kingdom is presented.
In homes – on the streets – in private – in public – at a grave – at a wedding – powerful by diversity: Alive – and miracles are performed.
In an upper room – in a garden – in a palace – in a courtroom – in the streets bearing a cross: Alive – and doing a redemptive work.
Nailed on the cross – reproaches – humiliation – crown of thorns – bearing our sins – suffering: Alive – and seen by multitudes who watched Him.
In deep darkness – in lonely suffering – enduring righteous judgment – waves passing over His soul: Alive – until He knew all was accomplished.
Willingly dismissing His spirit – publicly declaring an accomplished work – His Person acknowledged: Alive – until He chose to die.
A weekend death – a temporary grave – a testimony to the Gospel – a separation from the physical body: Alive – but not in His body.
A new day is arriving – morning dawns – women come – the stone is moved – the grave is empty: Alive – in the body.
Mary – Peter – two walking on a road – James – the disciples – Thomas – over 500 in Galilee – Paul near Damascus: Alive – and seen and heard.
“O Father; How full I am inside my mind and heart as I am again affirmed that Jesus is alive. “Hallelujah, Christ arose!” He is alive! Amen.”