David Rose
Ministries
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others - Philippians 2:4
CELEBRATING ELEVEN YEARS OF MINISTRY 2015-2026
FRONT PAGE ARTICLE
The Resurrection
by David G. Rose
GOOD NEWS: Jesus is alive! As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, our hearts are full of joy and hope. As the Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:20 NLT, “But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died!” Glory to God!
Leading up to the Resurrection, the scriptures provide detailed descriptions of Christ’s suffering, death, and burial. It is the greatest moral drama ever recorded and has stood the test of time. There is no doubt that Jesus truly died. There are witnesses.
But the scriptures also present many trustworthy witnesses that saw Jesus after He was resurrected. As astounding as it is to the natural mind, God has proven many times that Jesus was Crucified and rose again.
Here are some of the eyewitnesses to the Resurrection:
1. Mary Magdalene - John 20:16 NKJV - Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher).
2. To the women - Matthew 28:9 NKJV - And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him!
3. Peter - Luke 24:34 NKJV - saying, “The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!”
4. Two Disciples - Luke 24:31 NKJV - Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight.
5. Ten Disciples - John 20:26 NKJV - And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, “Peace to you!”
6. Seven Disciples - John 21:1 NKJV - After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself:
7. Eleven Disciples - Matthew 28:17 NKJV - When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.
8. Five hundred - 1 Corinthians 15:6 NKJV - After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep.
9. James - 1 Corinthians 15:7 NKJV - After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles.
Certainly, one of the most conclusive times when Jesus was seen was in Acts 1:2-3 NKJV, “Until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.”
Be it resolved: We can celebrate this Resurrection Day with great assurance that our Savior Jesus is alive and well. Rejoice in Christ - Jesus lives!
Next week: The Impact of Sin
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Current/recent affiliations include:
DRM - David Rose Ministries
AG - Assemblies of God
FBAS - Board member of the Fort Bend
Archaeological Society
FBCHC - FT. Bend County Historical Commission
FBH - Fort Bend Herald newspaper articles
XP - Xulon Press
FBHA - Fort Bend History Association
JPT - Jerusalem Prayer Team
JPN - JUMAA Prayer Network (Reaching Muslims)
PRST - Pastors' Resource Support Team
MCA - Morton Cemetery Association
Texas History Book : God and Texas
Dave has written historically documented stories from Texas past, that show how God touched the lives of the early settlers. To purchase a copy of "GOD and TEXAS" click here or Amazon.com
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Resurrection Day Devotional
April 5, 2026
He is risen just as He said
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
Matthew 28:5-6 ESV - But the Angel said to the woman, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who is who was crucified; he is not here for he has risen as he said. Come see the place where he lay.”
1 Peter 1:3 - Bless it be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to his great mercy he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead!
Prayer: Dear Lord, what a joy and privilege it is to bring praise to our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! On this Resurrection Day, I am reminded that you keep your promises. You are risen from the dead just like you said you would be. Therefore, I can trust you to keep every glorious promise you have ever made. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
Biblical Relationships
Understanding Biblical Relationships
Our Relationship with Christ:
Oneness in life
by David G. Rose
We continue our series of articles on Biblical relationships. Basing our study in John 15, our focus today is on our three-fold relationship with Christ. John 15:5 KJV, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
With Christ we have a oneness of life: The life that is in the branch is the same life that is in the vine. That life-giving fluid that energizes the main vine, is the same life-giving solution that energizes the branches. In our spiritual life, this is the working of the Holy Spirit of Christ that enlivens the Believer for life and service.
The Apostle Paul explained it this way in Philippians 2:13 KJV, “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” And again in Romans 8:10 NLT, “And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God.”
Next week: In Christ we are totally dependent
Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep
for words.
Romans 8:26 ESV
GUEST ARTICLE
Guest Columnist: Rev. Tom Miller is ordained with the Assemblies of God, husband to Rhonda (15 grandkids). Tom currently does interim work & fills pulpits in Wisconsin.
Broken
by Rev. Tom Miller
Most of us ... perhaps ALL of us have a flaw we try to minimize or even hide. I have three daughters and their favorite day at school was picture re-take day. Yet Psalm 139:14 says we praise God because are, “fearfully and wonderfully made.”
The irony is that sometimes our “flaw” is why we end up close to God. Remember Zacchaeus? He was a short, wealthy, tax collector, according to Luke 19, who wanted to see Jesus as He passed through Jericho but was limited by his famous “flaw.’ Somehow, he pushed through the crowd, and his limitation, to climb a sycamore tree so he could catch a glimpse of the One he had heard so much about. And get this; Jesus looked up and said, ‘Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house.’ Zaccheaus came down and received Him joyfully.
This was a life-changing encounter brought about by his limited stature. It would not have happened except he was short and he climbed a tree to see Jesus. His hated flaw became his saving grace. Jesus would never have noticed a man of average height standing in the crowd, but He called out a wee little man who climbed a tree for a better view.
Nothing would ever be the same for Zacchaeus. All his torment and guilt would be alleviated by the love of Jesus. Zacchaeus was washed as white as snow by the blood of the Savior. And his actions were befitting his penitent heart.
A broken man found his way to wholeness. A man bound by much more than his miniature frame was now free. He may have been little in stature, but in the eyes of God he was ten feet tall. “... my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Steps to
Finding
New Life
in Christ
If you desire to make Christ the Lord over your life, here are six important steps to take right now:
1. Admit that you have sinned against God- Romans 3:23
2. Understand that Jesus died for your sins and offers cleansing and salvation - Romans 5:8
3. Remember that if you continue to ignore the call of Christ, you will spend eternity separated from God - Romans 6:23
4. Place your faith in Christ. He will save you and provide a life of blessing - Romans 8:1
5. Confess your sins to Christ and repent for your works against God - Romans 10:9-10
6. Invite Jesus to be the Lord and Master of your life - Romans 10:13
Pray this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that only you can forgive sins. I ask you to come into my heart, forgive my sins, and be the ruler of my life. Thank you for saving me from my sins. Thank you for the love that you show me everyday. I now know that eternal life is a gift given from you. I pray and ask that you be the Lord of my life, lead me, guide me and
direct my path that I may walk each and every day with you. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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