PUBLIC RECORD May 16, 2025

The Nebraska Public Record is made up of an assortment information and public notices from various counties in Nebraska that openly provide it.

We will add more counties as we discover more official sources.

Be sure to visit each County to ensure the notices are current. Some suspects may have been captured, found innocent, or otherwise.

Remember, all suspects remain innocent until proven guilty.

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Scotts Bluff County (Scottsbluff, Nebraska)

ARRAIGNMENTS

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Jessica Johnson 07/11/93 – DUI drugs GERPD $5,000
Crystal Winburn 07/08/83 – DUS GERPD $5,000
Sean Fegler 08/19/97 – PWID X3, No drug para, Obstructing, Poss stolen property < 10z, Poss drug para SBCSO $161,500
Alexander Padilla 05/26/84 – PWID, Poss drug para SBCSO $46,500

Notes : Bond amount follows arresting agency (ie; SBPD)

COUNTY COURT

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Alan Torrealba-Hernan 10/19/95 – CR25-464 Worden Interpreter 11:15

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None

Notes : Judge’s abbreviated or full last name may appear after the county or case #, followed by Cautions and Time.

DISTRICT COURT

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None

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Chastity Smith 04/05/92 – CR25-32/18/CR24-645 Miller NONE 8:30
Pablo Longoria 11/14/92 – CR24-345 Dob Assaults 13:00

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Notes : Judge’s abbreviated or full last name may appear after the county or case #, followed by any Cautions.

FEDERAL COURT

* Via IPAD*

None

* Via Zoom*

None

PROGRAM – DAY – TIME

Court is not scheduled during these times

Anger Mgt (Male) Mon 0900-1030
Parenting (Male) Mon 1300-1500
AA (Male) Mon 1900-2100
AA (Female) Mon 1900-2100
Bible Study Tues 0900-1100
Re-Entry (Female) Tues 0900-1000
Life Skills (Male) Wed 0900-1100
Parenting (Female) Wed 1300-1500
Life Skills (Female) Thurs 0900-1100
Re-Entry (Male) Thurs 1400-1500
Rosary (Female) Friday 0930-1100
Rosary (Male) Friday 0900-1100

To Schedule an Appointment, or a Quote… https://form.jotform.com/230696224802051

For any questions about a service:

Call or Text: 308-765-9750
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Stop by: 819 19th Ave, Unit 46/47, Scottsbluff NE

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Scotts Bluff County Current Jail Roster

SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
Alphabetical Roster Printed on May 16, 2025

Female Total: 27

076100 ARELLANO, KRYSTAL 03/29/85 28-441 – Possess or use drug paraphernalia
073337 BLANCO, BRIANNA 12/06/02 28-201(4)(E) – Attempt of a class 4 felony
072014 BRUNNER, SAYDE 09/19/02 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
075831 BUTTERWORTH, CHARLYNA 01/05/96
076294 CORBIN, CASSANDRA 10/30/88 28-511(C) – Theft-Unlawful taking
074923 EDWARDS, MARGARET 02/19/84 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
076220 FRIDAY-GOGGLES, BROOKE 07/30/97 28-323(3) – DV Assault-1st/Cause Serious Bodily Inj
075915 GRAMS, ELYSIA 08/21/02 28-416(1)(A)-F2 – Del/dsp/dst/man/pos except haz
076260 HUNTER, SHELBY 09/01/88 NS-ProbViolation – Probation Violation
074872 JANIS, ELIZABETH 03/23/91 28-201(4)(E) – Attempt of a class 4 felony
076286 JENKINS, CHARNELE 05/14/94 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
070060 JOHNSTON, JESSICA 07/11/93 60-6,196(1)(A)D1 – DUI-drug-1st offense
074803 LANE, SHELBY 02/23/91 22-2-126 – SCOTTSBLUFF – CARELESS DRIVING
076067 LARSEN, TRISTAN 05/25/84
076031 LUNA, NICOLETTE 02/20/83
30461 MAESTAS, BERNICE 07/13/65 28-323(1)(A) – DV Assault-3rd/Cause Bodily Injury
46378 MCELROY, SHELLY 12/14/68
075970 MCLEOD, KENNETT 09/15/79
072542 NEAL, LONDA 08/29/75 28-603(2) – Forgery-2nd degree/$5,000 or more
075830 REYNOSO-SANDOVAL, YESENIA 12/18/89
31097 SANCHEZ, TINA 02/27/68 28-416(10)(C) – Possess (meth)amphetamine 10-27
076094 SCRAK, STACEY 05/21/97
075938 SMITH, CHASTITY 04/05/92 28-416(1)(A)-F2 – Del/dsp/dst/man/pos except haz
076126 STUCKERT, MICHELLE 07/27/75 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
076040 WEYMOUTH, MARY 11/26/61
076186 WHITE FACE, LATONNA 04/25/94 28-416(1)(A)-F2 – Del/dsp/dst/man/pos except haz
074237 WINBURN, CRYSTAL 07/08/83 60-4,108(2) – Drive under susp/before reinstated-state

Male Total: 136

073530 ACOSTA, MERLIN 05/22/85 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
075033 ADAMS, JUSTIN 07/03/80 28-201(4)(D) – Attempt of a class 3 or 3A felony
074764 AGBURE, NYERHOVWO 10/05/91 28-515 – Theft of Services (Wire Fraud)
074527 AGUAYO, DAYTON 11/30/94 28-511.01(D) – Theft-shoplifting $0-500
076179 AKERS, THEODORE 06/07/83 28-1202.01M3 – Carry Concealed Weapon where
076214 ALDANA-VASQUEZ, JUAN 08/10/90
075730 ARRELLANO, ANTHONY 03/06/71 28-319.01S – Sexual Assault of a Child-1st
076204 ARROYO, CHRISTOPHER 11/01/02 28-519(5) – Criminal mischief-$0-500
40508 AVILA, ROBERTO 2ND 10/01/86 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
076089 BARRERA, JOSEPH 06/29/85
46507 BARRERA JR., BARRY 01/04/84
070758 BARTLING-SALINAS, MARCEL 10/11/99 29-4006(9)-F3A – Falsify form/fail to update law enf
074824 BIERY, QUENTIN 08/15/99 28-922(3)(B) – Tamper w/evid-pending cls 2

076181 BLACK, JIMMY 12/22/66 28-309 – Assault-2nd degree
075419 BLACKMON, RICHARD 04/30/96 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
30097 BLANCO, STANLEY JR 07/18/66 28-416(13)(A) – Possession of Marijuana
070523 BRANNAN, ANDREW 04/27/00 28-323(1)(A) – DV Assault-3rd/Cause Bodily Injury
075932 BRENNAN, SEAN 11/29/66
076230 BREWER, DANIEL 05/06/66
075341 BROWN, ROBERT 09/29/82 77-4309 – No drug tax stamp
076285 BUCHANAN, JOSEPH 12/13/90 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
47409 BUCKLEY, TRAVIS 04/18/97 28-416(1)(A)-F2 – Del/dsp/dst/man/pos except haz
073773 CALERO, ANDY 11/17/98 28-310(1)(A) – Assault-Cause Bodily Injury
075837 CASTANEDA-KELLY, RAFAEL 10/24/77 28-520 – Criminal trespass-1st degree
076021 CASTELLAW, DEVANTE 12/23/07 28-304 – Murder-2nd degree
075834 CELIZ-ENCINAS, AXEL 01/26/00 71-2478 – Possess or obtain legend drugs
35467 CERVANTES, ELIJAH 02/01/81 28-304 – Murder-2nd degree
076257 CHAPPELLE, QUINTERIUS 08/24/00
075981 CISNEROS, BENJAMIN 02/14/60 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
071662 COSTOPOULOS, NICHOLAS 11/16/02 28-1206(3)(B)-1D – Possess firearm by prohibited
41099 DE LOS SANTOS, JOSE JR 09/03/86 28-310(1)(B) – Assault-Threaten/Menacing Manner
075895 DE LOS SANTOS, VINCENT 09/24/95 60-6,196(1)(A)A3 – DUI-alcohol-3rd offense
076225 DELGADO-PEREZ, RANDY 02/16/92 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
074043 DIAZ, CRISTIAN 02/12/99 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
075868 DORSEY, JAHLIQUE 11/14/99
076022 EHLERS, BRADY 02/23/90
968091 EKWALL, DUANE 01/23/60 NS-ProbViolation – Probation Violation
075323 ENRIQUEZ, RAMON III 11/25/05 28-206(C) – Aiding and abetting a class 1B felony
076291 FEAGLER, SEAN 08/19/97 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
076195 FELIPE-PEREZ, ANGEL 02/01/92 Immigration Hold (ICE)
075848 FERRER, BHAKTIVEDANTA 09/26/83
073785 FLATEN, ANDREW 05/01/92 60-6,196(1)(A)A3 – DUI-alcohol-3rd offense
075043 FLORES, DOMINIC 08/28/76 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
076215 FLORES, PHILLIP 06/15/84
075618 GALINDO-CAMPOS, VICTOR 12/24/90 28-917 – Bribery
075579 GALLEGOS, EDWARD 04/26/86 28-201(4)(E) – Attempt of a class 4 felony
075833 GALVEZ-AVENDANO, IRVIN 01/16/94 28-416(10)(C) – Possess (meth)amphetamine 10-27
076013 GRANDPRE, LAVOY 06/23/73
075850 GRIFFIN, TEDDY 12/18/82
075588 GRIMES, MALIK 02/05/01 28-932(1)-F3A – Assault by confined person-no
075828 HEATH, JAMES 07/07/99 28-813.01(1) – Possess Child Pornography
076150 HERNANDEZ, ALAN 10/19/95 28-323(1)(A) – DV Assault-3rd/Cause Bodily Injury
071380 HERNANDEZ, GORDON 05/12/91 29-908-F4 – Fail to appear when on bail-felony
075866 HOWELL, ROBERT 01/19/89
075852 HUDGENS, DARNELL 02/20/94
40446 HUGHES, SHAWN SR 12/21/87 60-6,196(1)(A)A2 – DUI-alcohol-2nd offense
075933 JACKSON, DONALD 11/12/91
076254 JACKSON-KEYS, DEVONTA 04/29/95 NS-ProbViolation – Probation Violation
076266 JENNINGS, JESSIE 06/20/05 28-833 – Enticement by electronic comm. device
073675 KELLER, BENJAMIN 04/21/90 28-315 – False imprisonment-2nd degree

075670 KIHLSTROM, TYLER 04/30/89 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
36547 KRUEGER, TIMOTHY 06/28/77 13-2-9.1 TRESPASSING – Scottsbluff –
071747 LACKEY, KOLTEN 05/15/97 NS-ProbViolation – Probation Violation
42866 LEFT HAND, JACOB 12/13/93 28-521(1) – Criminal Trespass-2nd Degree
071911 LONGORIA, PABLO 11/14/92 28-519(5) – Criminal mischief-$0-500
072061 LOVATO, SABASTION 07/14/94 28-907(2)(A) – False reporting – misdemeanor
071465 LOZOYA, ALEJANDRO 11/08/94 28-511.01(D) – Theft-shoplifting $0-500
076292 MALE, JOSEPH 05/15/84 28-511(D) – Theft-unlawful taking $0-500
076018 MCCLENDON, ADREAN 01/28/00 28-813.01(1) – Possess Child Pornography
076251 MEJIA-MONTIEL, MARCO 06/28/88 Immigration Hold (ICE)
076041 MENDEZ, GONNIE 07/03/81
074967 MENDOZA, COLBY JR 12/18/90 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
43295 MEZA, ELMER 03/17/79 28-416(1)(A)-F2A – Del/dsp/dst/man/pos cntrl
075935 MORIYAMA, DANEL 03/31/81 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
076066 MUNDAY, LARRY 02/01/71
076252 MUNGUIA-FUENTES, JOSE 04/23/74 Immigration Hold (ICE)
44508 NEICE, DONNIE 12/18/70 28-912(4) – Escape
075849 OCHOA, CARLOS Jr 01/10/98
071734 OLDS, GARRETT 10/28/93 28-906 – Obstruct a peace officer
076208 OROZCO-RENOVA, ERICK 09/09/95 Trespassing
074950 ORTEGA, GEORGE 09/18/79 28-416 – Drugs & Narcotics – Controlled Substances
076216 OSTERMEIER, JAMES 06/25/64
076277 OSTERTAG, XAVIER 11/27/06 28-511.01(C) – Theft-shoplifting $501-1,499
075538 PACHECO, JARRED 01/23/85
076076 PACHECO-BAUTISTA, ANTONIO 05/30/87
38408 PADILLA, ALEXANDER 05/26/84 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
073375 PALOMO, BACILIO JR 02/10/01 28-519(5) – Criminal mischief-$0-500
074930 PATE, BRANDON 04/15/72 42-924(4)-F4 – Violate protection order/prior P.O. conv
076290 PIERCE, CHRIS 08/12/86 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
075819 POWELL, KEAGAN 09/12/03 28-1463.03-F1D – Visual depict/sex explicit
073615 QUEEN, JONATHAN 09/13/84 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
45150 RED BEAR, MONTELL 11/02/95 60-4,108(2) – Drive under susp/before reinstated-state
224091 REJDA, NORMAN 06/02/69 NS-ProbViolation – Probation Violation
076177 REYES, EZEKIEL 11/16/03 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
070065 RODGERS, GABRIEL 08/24/99
073632 ROGERS, CURTIS 11/16/76 28-416(1)(A)-F2A – Del/dsp/dst/man/pos cntrl
076206 ROHRICH, JASON 01/15/76
076262 RUIZ-BERMUDEZ, JUAN 12/29/94 28-416(1)(A)-F2 – Del/dsp/dst/man/pos except haz
076278 RUIZ-RUIZ, MANUEL 03/30/83 Immigration Hold (ICE)
074086 SALWAY, PRESTON 01/22/03 60-362 – No valid registration-car/pickup/stepvan
075423 SAPP, JONATHAN JR 11/16/94 Assault on an Officer
075668 SCHEAR, WADE 07/01/83 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
076164 SEMINOLD, BURDICK SR 01/15/65
076119 SHANE, JADE 09/08/78
076178 SHAW, CALEB 05/21/96 28-310(1)(B) – Assault-Threaten/Menacing Manner
075799 SHAW, MATTHEW 02/16/78 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
076284 SHOEMAKE, DARRELL 10/13/82

075940 SIKKILA, JASON 06/19/78 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
076050 SMITH, MATTHEW 11/13/91
073580 SMYRES, DILLON 04/19/05 28-507 – Burglary
070869 SOLIS, ADRIAN 11/23/90 Assault on an Officer
075873 SPOTTED EAGLE, MARQUISE 01/29/04
075673 STEEN, JEREMIE 02/07/92 28-416(13)(A) – Possess marijuana 1 oz or less-1st off
076121 THACKER, COREY 01/07/88 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
47699 THAYER, HEDODUYEHPUA 02/19/80 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
075870 THOMAS, JOEL 07/09/80
073047 TOTH, GREGORY 12/21/80 29-2640 – Interstate compact-adult probation viol.
070441 TREJO, CARLOS 05/02/95 28-416(3) – Possess controlled substance
071164 TREVINO, MANUEL 01/22/81 28-311.01 – Terroristic threats
075893 TROSPER, DUSTIN 03/15/03
41261 VALDEZ, SKYE 11/06/90 28-320.01(3) – Sexual assault/child-3rd degree
076237 VANGOETHEN, SCOTT 09/10/70 28-1206(3)(A) – Possess deadly weapon-prohibited
075851 VAUGHNS, DAYVON 11/07/03
076223 VILLALOBOS-SALAS, JHON 09/10/90
41995 VORSE, JASON 02/28/75 28-813.01(1) – Possess Child Pornography
075998 WAHTOMY, DWAYNE 07/10/77
076274 WALLOWING BULL, STEVEN 01/18/07
076249 WARREN, COLLIE 06/24/75 28-416(1)(A)-F2A – Del/dsp/dst/man/pos cntrl
073420 WEITZEL, ROBERT 10/08/93 28-511.01(G) – Theft-shoplifting $0-500/3rd/subs
076199 WHITE, GERALD JR 11/22/64 28-417 – Unlawful acts relating to drugs
075724 WHITEMAN, JOHN 10/24/89
075589 WHITEPLUME, DANIEL 04/02/98
073606 WILDER, AARON JR 07/11/03 28-912(5)(A) – Escape when under arrest on felony
47179 WILHELM, MARK 08/12/68 60-6,196(1)(B)3 – DUI-.08 blood-3rd offense
39387 WINDHORST, DRUE 12/13/73 60-4,108(2) – Drive under susp/before reinstated-state
074571 ZEPEDA-ACOSTA, CHRISTIAN 06/02/01 28-1322 – Disturbing the peace

Not Specified Total: 1

076293 POSEY, COLE 03/21/90

Total Records: 164

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Adams County (Hastings, Nebraska)

Adams County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t have any activity online, however, Hastings Police Department posts their daily activity on their facebook page.

Adams Co Sheriff Facebook

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Box Butte County (Alliance, Nebraska)

Box Butte County Sheriff doesn’t have an active website, however, there are a few posts on their facebook page. Alliance Police Department is also active on facebook.

Box Butte County Sheriff

Alliance Police Department

Arrests (as of 05/07/25)

Colton J Williamson, Class 4 Felony, Violate protection order/prior P.O. conv

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Buffalo County (Kearney, Nebraska)

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney Police Department have public information on their website. These lists are searchable and updated often.

Recent Arrests

Current Inmates

Wanted List

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Cheyenne County (Sidney, Nebraska)

Stolen Pickup, Guns Recovered in Pursuit

Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office website has public information on their website.

Most Wanted

Inmate Roster

Crime Stoppers

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Dawes County (Chadron, Nebraska)

Arrests (as of 05/07/25)

Amy K Caylor, Class 3A Felony, Assault of cr/hlth care prof 3rd degree, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Reckless driving 1st offense

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Dawson County (Lexington, Nebraska)

Dawson County Sheriff’s Office posts a new Wanted poster approximately once a month on their facebook page. They also have an outstanding warrants list in a .pdf file on their website.

Facebook

Outstanding Warrants

NSP Arrests Three Inmates for Attempted Murder

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Douglas County (Omaha, Nebraska)

Most Wanted

Douglass County Sheriff’s Office has the following lists on the sheriff’s office website as well as other resources.

Inmate Locator

Top Ten Most Wanted

Domestic Violence Most Wanted

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Furnas County (Beaver City, Nebraska)

Recent arrests are posted on the Furnas County Sheriff’s Office facebook page.

Facebook

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Hall County (Grand Island, Nebraska)

Recent arrests and Sex Offender updates are posted on the Hall County Sheriff’s Department facebook page. You can search by name on their website for outstanding warrants.

Hall County Sheriff

Facebook

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Jefferson County (Fairbury, Nebraska)

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department public information is available on the county website.

Inmate List

Active Warrants

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Kimball County (Kimball, Nebraska)

Kimball County has active Facebook pages for both the sheriff’s office and the city police department.

Sheriff’s Office

Police Department

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Lancaster County (Lincoln, Nebraska)

The Lancaster County Sheriff and Lincoln websites include :

Warrant List

Top Ten Wanted

Daily Call Summary

Meth Possession Arrest

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Lincoln County (North Platte, Nebraska)

Lincoln County Sheriff in North Platte has an active facebook page and will post the Top Ten Most Wanted poster monthly.

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Merrick County (Central City, Nebraska)

Merrick County Sheriff’s Department will post wanted posters periodically on their facebook page.

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Phelps County (Holdrege, Nebraska)

The Phelps County Sheriff’s website has a current list of active warrants. The Holdrege Police Department has an active facebook page as well.

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Platte County (Columbus, Nebraska)

Platte County Sheriff’s Office has an active facebook page where you can find WANTED posters as well as other happenings. The website has the link for the full warrant list.

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Red Willow County (McCook, Nebraska)

Red Willow Sheriff’s Office has a full warrant list posted on their website. They also have a facebook page which has posts periodically.

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Richardson County (Falls City, Nebraska)

Richardson County current inmates can be found on the county website. The Sheriff’s Office posts recent arrests on their facebook page weekly.

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Webster County (Red Cloud, Nebraska)

Webster County Sheriff has a facebook page with a post at least once a month.

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The heart of the gospel, the good news, is Christ was raised from the dead. He is risen indeed! That means faith is fruitful rather than futile; preaching is powerful rather than pointless; the disciples were dependable rather than deceptive; salvation is certain rather than imaginary, and death is defeated rather than victorious. Because Christ rose from the dead, those of us who believe are of all people the most blessed and the happiest because the resurrected Christ lives inside of us. Because Jesus rose from the dead, one day we will rise too! What a glorious truth! Remember, Paul didn’t say they were just believers in the resurrection. He said they were witnesses of the resurrection, and there’s a big difference between a believer and a witness. A witness testifies to what he has seen, heard, and personally experienced, which makes Christianity different from every other religion and every other philosophy. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. – Acts 4:33 ESV The resurrection is not just a historical fact. It’s not just a sign from God validating Christ. It means Jesus is alive right now, and He can be known by you, right here, right now. You don’t have to take anyone’s word for it. Living people can show up for themselves. That is the ultimate evidence of the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the reality of His power and His presence. You don’t have to merely believe it; you can witness it for yourself. When we witness Jesus alive, we become like the disciples, who, despite the forces trying to silence them, continued to share the truth of the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. The resurrected Christ was at the core of the gospel the disciples preached. None of them changed their story, even while being tortured. None of them simply stopped talking about the resurrection and quietly went away. They all gave their lives, proclaiming Jesus had risen from the dead!

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The crucifixion of Jesus was a very important historical event. We usually hear more about the cross than the empty tomb in the church world, leaving the resurrection for Easter. But the resurrection is not just an Easter message; it lies at the heart of Christianity, even in one sense eclipsing the significance of the cross. For without the resurrection, the crucifixion was just an execution. Lots of people have died on lots of crosses, but there is only One who rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. The Apostle Paul said; And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable -1 Corinthians 15:17–19 NKJV That means if Christ didn’t rise, all the things we’ve done wrong would keep us separated from God forever, and if that is the case, we are to be pitied. Paul didn’t say if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, Christianity is still a good religion that will make you a better person, instill good morals, and make your life a little better. He said if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then this whole thing is a lie, everything we are doing is for nothing, and believers are the biggest fools in the world. Some scholars and preachers try to sound rational or intelligent and say maybe the resurrection wasn’t literal and physical. Perhaps it was a metaphor for something or just a spiritual resurrection. But if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then He was not who He claimed to be. If He didn’t rise from the dead, there’s nothing He can do for you: He can’t save you, He can’t forgive you, He can’t wash your sins away, and He can’t heal you… If He didn’t rise from the dead, then He’s just another dead guy. The good news is Christ did rise from the dead, and that changes everything!

The Reality of The Resurrection (He is Risen) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

Did Jesus really die and rise from the dead? Some say there is no evidence for the Christian faith, but actually, from a historical perspective, the resurrection of Jesus is probably the most well-documented fact in antiquity. People have tried to dispute it numerous ways—Jesus wasn’t really dead, the disciples went to the wrong tomb, or the disciples stole His body. However, none of the theories that try to disprove the resurrection hold water. Ultimately it is indisputable that the disciples (and hundreds of others) believed they had personally seen, touched, ate with, walked with, and talked with the resurrected Jesus. They died for this testimony, and who would die for a lie? He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. – Acts 1:3 ESV Perhaps you would answer that many have died throughout history for things that were not true. However, there is one very important difference between the disciples and other martyrs. The disciples did not just believe Jesus rose from the dead; they claimed to actually be eyewitnesses of His resurrection. In other words, the resurrection wasn’t just something they believed to be true; it was something they knew for a fact as true. That means if they were lying, they knew they were lying—and they all died for a lie they knew was a lie. Highly unlikely! Not one of them changed his story when faced with the gallows or the sword. They all gladly testified with their blood to the reality that Jesus had risen from the dead. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:14 ESV The courage the disciples displayed in the face of death was not only remarkable; it was especially unusual given everything we know about them from Scripture. They totally dropped the ball when Jesus was crucified. One betrayed Him, another denied Him, and the rest ran for their lives. They weren’t courageous and bold; they were weak-willed cowards. But then, something radically changed them. Something transformed them into bold witnesses, proclaiming the gospel everywhere. What changed them was being with the resurrected Christ—they talked with Him, walked with Him, touched Him, and even ate with Him for weeks after He rose from the dead! The disciples lost everything because of their witness of the resurrection of Christ, and they stood to gain nothing in this world by it. If Christ didn’t rise from the dead, all the disciples died terrible deaths to perpetuate a hoax. Do you really believe that happened? Not a chance.

God is Faithful (Finding God Faithful) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

Joseph’s story welcomes us with open arms, summons us into the living room, and invites us to sit down awhile and listen. So many have found a dear companion in Joseph because his life displays much of the human experience. We all “get” Joseph on some level. We can relate to him. We’ve probably never owned a multicolored robe that nearly cost us our lives or traveled as a slave by camel to a foreign land, but we patently understand difficult family relationships. We’ve experienced betrayal. We know unfair. Broken dreams have nearly sunk us. And almost every one of us has wondered at some point in our lives, Where is God? Genesis 37–50 (Joseph’s account) reveals how deeply God loves us and wants us to love others—even those most difficult to love. (No matter who in your life is a challenging personality, just wait until you meet Joseph’s brothers. They’ll make your irritable Aunt Jane look like she’s up for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.) On a very practical level, Joseph’s life will encourage us to run for our lives from temptation, to serve when we’re suffering, and to serve when we’re prospering. And if you’ve ever wondered when to protect yourself from the people who have wounded you or when to lay down your defenses, throw your arms around your foes, and weep, Joseph’s story can help. It doesn’t give us a manual, but boy does it offer us an epic scene. This is to say nothing of what Joseph’s story teaches us about how God can take the stones thrown at us with evil intent and use them as the bedrock of His good plans for our lives. As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. – Genesis 50:20 ESV Which brings us to another quite practical theme of Joseph’s story: forgiveness. If Joseph could forgive his brothers, I imagine there’s no one we can’t learn to forgive. For those of you who have ever wondered if your dark nights and crushing heartbreak were sure signs that God had forgotten or abandoned you, Joseph’s story confidently tells us otherwise. In a faraway land, and later in a dismal prison, what more hopeful truth could be written than “God was with Joseph”? Whether in prison or in palace, His presence changes everything. Perhaps above all, in this study, I hope you will gather a richer understanding of God’s promises, His faithfulness to His people, and the person of Jesus toward whom Joseph’s entire story is aimed.