Resurrection: A hope

We always say that we all are destined to return to dust. Death/dying is one of the most terrifying thoughts in the world. Many people ask, "What's next after death?" Our Lord Jesus, through His Word, assures us of a great hope. I copied the following from Doug Batchelor's book entitled The Truth About Mary Magdalene (p. 36):


It is interesting to note that the seven resurrections associated with Jesus seem to happen in order and with increasing drama and power.

• First, there was the little girl who had only been dead a few hours (Mark 5:35-43).
• Then there was the young man who was being carried off for burial (Luke 7:12-16).
• Next was the miracle of Lazarus ressurection; he had been dead four days (John 11).
• Then the miracle of Jesus' rising, which was accompanied by the resurrection of many saints around Jerusalem; they had been dead for years (Matthew 27:51-53).
• Next will be the dead in Christ, who rise when He comes in glory (1 Thessalonians 4:16).
• The final resurrection will include the largest number ever. The lost of all ages will be raised for judgment and punishment at the conclusion of the 1,000 years (Revelation 20:5).