Description 

Main Point: Light overcomes darkness—when Jesus rose from the grave, He conquered death and darkness.

Synopsis:

• Captivating stillness –brilliant visual representing of stone in front of the tomb being rolled away – and the light eclipsing the world.
• The stone rolls ever so slowly—a hint of light emanating from behind it, yet, as it continues to roll, the light become brighter and more consuming.
• The tomb itself seems transformed—now the grave and the stone become background scenery for the force of light that changes the landscape.
• Eventually the light—the bright illuminating light has overtaken and subdued everything—the final frame is the light at full-screen.
• Powerful depiction of the power and glory of God. Unique presentation that silently shouts –JESUS HAS RISEN –DEATH HAS NO POWER OVER THE LORD.

Application:

• Young and old alike need reflection—the greatest event on earth – the Resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ transformed everything.
• In a time of Super Hero movies and over the top special effects, the filmmakers very effectively convey the power of God –there’s no fanfare, no emotional music—just a dramatization of what it might have looked like—as the Light of the World, the Savior of Mankind rose from the dead.
• What separates Jesus Christ from all real and imaginary heroes is the truth that His grave is empty.
• What is the Resurrection power? Contemplating what that means today in a post-modern world—Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
• This Resurrection power defeated death –and by taking on the sins of mankind, Jesus experienced death-that we can have life.

Suggested Uses:

• Sermon-starter Easter service. The power of this video is in its silent presentation of the authority of Jesus Christ.

Bible References:

• Mark 16
• Matthew 28
• Luke 24
• John 20