He is Not Here
The glorious sunrise of the resurrection.
The women arriving at the garden tomb at dawn.
The big idea
The stone was rolled away not to let Jesus out, but to let the world in.
Opening scripture
“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee.”
What does “He is Not Here” walk through?
He is Not Here
Luke 24:6 · KJV
He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee.
In plain English
He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee.
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in Luke reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. The women arriving at the garden tomb at dawn. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“The stone was rolled away not to let Jesus out, but to let the world in.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of Luke 24:6. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from Luke 24:6 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Luke 24:6. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Luke 24:6
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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