Confronting the Absurdity of the Resurrection
Jesus is Alive and He’s Coming Back: Confronting the Absurdity of the Resurrection
At Free Church in Cañon City, CO, we gather every Sunday to worship, study God’s Word, and proclaim the life-transforming message of Jesus Christ. Today, we turn to Luke 23:44 and journey through one of the most astonishing claims in history: the resurrection of Jesus.
The Unbelievable Truth of the Resurrection
“It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When he had said this, he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:44-46)
The story of Jesus’ crucifixion is filled with undeniable drama—the sky darkens, the temple curtain is torn, and a Roman centurion, witnessing these events, declares, “Surely this was a righteous man.” But what follows is even more astonishing. Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the council, secures Jesus’ body, places it in a tomb, and the women who had followed Him observe where He was laid. Then, silence.
Then, the unthinkable happens.
The Unbelievable Truth of the Resurrection
“It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When he had said this, he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:44-46)
The story of Jesus’ crucifixion is filled with undeniable drama—the sky darkens, the temple curtain is torn, and a Roman centurion, witnessing these events, declares, “Surely this was a righteous man.” But what follows is even more astonishing. Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the council, secures Jesus’ body, places it in a tomb, and the women who had followed Him observe where He was laid. Then, silence.
Then, the unthinkable happens.
“He Is Not Here, He Has Risen”
“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away… but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.” (Luke 24:1-3)
Angels appear, shining like lightning, proclaiming that Jesus is alive. The women rush back to tell the disciples, but their words sound like nonsense. Peter runs to the tomb, finds only linen wrappings, and leaves wondering what has happened. The absurdity of it all is undeniable.
How are we supposed to believe such an impossible claim? We live in a world that demands proof. If someone told you today that a man had risen from the dead, would you believe them? Likely not. And yet, this message has endured for over 2,000 years.
Angels appear, shining like lightning, proclaiming that Jesus is alive. The women rush back to tell the disciples, but their words sound like nonsense. Peter runs to the tomb, finds only linen wrappings, and leaves wondering what has happened. The absurdity of it all is undeniable.
How are we supposed to believe such an impossible claim? We live in a world that demands proof. If someone told you today that a man had risen from the dead, would you believe them? Likely not. And yet, this message has endured for over 2,000 years.
The Resurrection: A Myth or a Miracle?
Skeptics argue that belief in the resurrection is nothing more than a psychological crutch, an invention of the oppressed to endure suffering, or a tool of manipulation wielded by religious authorities. Some prefer to treat it as a metaphor rather than a historical event. Yet, the Bible presents it as an undeniable reality.
What if the resurrection isn’t just a hopeful story but a divine declaration? What if God truly raised Jesus from the dead?
What if the resurrection isn’t just a hopeful story but a divine declaration? What if God truly raised Jesus from the dead?
Faith in the Unseen
"e message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18)
Yes, the resurrection is humanly absurd. A lifeless body doesn’t simply walk out of a tomb. But if we believe in a God who created life, why should we doubt His ability to restore it? The disciples did not believe at first either—until they saw the risen Christ with their own eyes.
This truth changed everything. Peter, who once denied Jesus out of fear, boldly stood in the same city where Jesus was crucified and declared:
“Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs… You, with the help of wicked men, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. But God raised Him from the dead.” (Acts 2:22-24)
Yes, the resurrection is humanly absurd. A lifeless body doesn’t simply walk out of a tomb. But if we believe in a God who created life, why should we doubt His ability to restore it? The disciples did not believe at first either—until they saw the risen Christ with their own eyes.
This truth changed everything. Peter, who once denied Jesus out of fear, boldly stood in the same city where Jesus was crucified and declared:
“Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs… You, with the help of wicked men, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. But God raised Him from the dead.” (Acts 2:22-24)
What Does This Mean for Us Today?
This message is not just history—it is an invitation. The resurrection is not valid because a preacher claims it to be true or because our ancestors believed it. It is valid because God Himself has testified to it. The resurrection is not just an event; it is a promise.
“Whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” (John 5:24)
“Whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” (John 5:24)
Jesus is Alive and He's Coming Back
One day, every person will hear His voice. Some will rise to eternal life; others to judgment (John 5:28-29). The difference comes down to one thing: faith in Jesus Christ.
“If we have been united with Him in a death like His, we will certainly also be united with Him in a resurrection like His.” (Romans 6:5)
The resurrection is not just a belief—it is the very foundation of our hope. God has given us an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade, secured through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3-4).
At Free Church, we proclaim this message boldly because it has never changed: Jesus is alive, and He’s coming back.
Will you believe?
“If we have been united with Him in a death like His, we will certainly also be united with Him in a resurrection like His.” (Romans 6:5)
The resurrection is not just a belief—it is the very foundation of our hope. God has given us an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade, secured through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3-4).
At Free Church, we proclaim this message boldly because it has never changed: Jesus is alive, and He’s coming back.
Will you believe?
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