The Christian Studies Institute
This podcast feed hosts the public teaching ministry of Dr. Bryant K. Owens. I am an independent scholar exploring Christian Studies in today’s secular world. I believe that thoughtful Christianity can bring meaningful change in our churches, classrooms, homes, and communities. With years of experience as both a pastor and educator, I am passionate about the historical Christian worldview and the classical, Socratic approach to learning. My work draws from theology, philosophy, ethics, and the humanities, always with a heart for making faith thoughtful and life-giving. https://bryantowens.substack.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbryantowens/
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04/17/2022 "Resurrection Sunday: Fear & Joy" [Matthew 28:1-10 & 16-20]]
Speaker: Dr. Bryant Owens
Hallelujah! Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed!!
The final chapter of Matthew’s gospel is the most important truth for the Christian faith. This chapter begins with the narrative of the resurrection of our LORD and the response to its revelation to the Roman guards and to the two Mary’s. Both of these witnesses reacted in fear of the supernatural event. But only the disciples of Jesus, both these women and the twelve to come later, would respond with the mix of fear AND joy. This fearful joy leads to the final scene of Jesus with his eleven disciples and all other witnesses who are commissioned by the Risen Savior to:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” [Matthew 28:19-20]
On this Lord’s Day, this Resurrection Sunday, walk with me through these passages in Matthew 28 to see the impact of our LORD’s resurrection upon HIS followers and upon HIS church.
