After the Tomb

The sermon explores how the resurrection appearances of Jesus call us to live each day as if Christ died yesterday, rose today, and will return tomorrow, breaking through human tendencies toward negativity, fear of loss, and resistance to change. Reflecting on the Pharisees’ attempt to suppress the truth of the resurrection and the disciples’ initial confusion, it emphasizes how Jesus personally calls each of us by name—transforming our lives with the same miraculous love and presence shown to Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb. The message invites believers to remember daily that Christ's resurrection is not just history but an ongoing, personal reality.