About this episode

This episode examines the significance of Jesus Christ’s resurrection as described in Mark 16:1-8.

This Easter message examines the historical reality and profound significance of Jesus Christ’s resurrection—the cornerstone claim of Christianity—by walking through Mark 16:1-8 and answering why we should believe it, what difference it makes, and how we should respond to it. Brian Hedges highlights the empty tomb, unexpected eyewitness testimony, the defeat of death, and the hope and transformation resurrection brings to believers’ lives. (5:00) 1. Why Should We Believe It? (14:44) 2. What D...

People in this episode

Host: Brian G. Hedges

Topics covered

• resurrection
• Christianity
• Easter message
• historical reality
• eyewitness testimony
• hope and transformation

Keywords

• resurrection
• Easter
• Christianity
• Mark 16:1-8
• empty tomb
• eyewitness testimony
• defeat of death
• hope
• transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Resurrection of the King, Mark 16:1-8

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