The document discusses the hope that Jesus brings according to the Bible. It describes how Mary Magdalene, Mary and Salome discovered Jesus' tomb was empty and heard that he had risen from the dead. It then discusses how this gives believers new life, assurance of God's forgiveness, and the promise of salvation and eternity with God. Belief in Jesus' resurrection provides hope that death is not the end, evil will not triumph, and a better future awaits those who have faith in him.

1. “ THE HOPE THAT JESUS BRINGS” 1 Peter 1:3-9

2. 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, "Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” Mark 16:1-8

3. 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. 5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. Mark 16:1-8

4. 6 "Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.' ” Mark 16:1-8

5. 8 Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Mark 16:1-8

6. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade - kept in heaven for you, 1 Peter 1:3-9

7. 5 who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:3-9

8. 7 These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1:3-9

9. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:3-9

14. In Romans 6:4 it says, “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”

15. In Romans 6:4 it says, “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” 1 Corinthians 6:11b… “you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”

16. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”

19. Jesus said in John 11:25-26; “ I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

20. BECAUSE HE LIVES God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus; He came to Love, Heal and Forgive. He lived and died to buy my pardon; An empty grave is there to prove my Savior Lives.

21. BECAUSE HE LIVES CHORUS: Because He lives I can face tomorrow Because He lives All fear is gone Because I know He holds the future And life is worth the living Just because He lives

22. BECAUSE HE LIVES How sweet to hold a newborn baby, And feel the pride and joy He gives; But greater still the calm assurance: This child can face uncertain day because He lives.

23. BECAUSE HE LIVES And then one day I'll cross the river; I'll fight life's final war with pain. And then, as death gives way to vict'ry, I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He Reigns.