O ESCÂNDALO DA TUMBA VAZIA - 05/04/2026 - PR. RUBENS MARTIM
·51 min·5 clips
Pastor Rubens Martim declares Easter celebrates a crime that was unfulfilled and a sentence torn by God.
The episode is an Easter Sunday sermon by Pastor Rubens Martim, delivered in Portuguese. It opens with a prayer consecrating the moment and invoking the Holy Spirit. Martim begins by contrasting worldly Easter celebrations with the Christian meaning, framing it as a 'crime that was unfulfilled' where God tore the sentence of death. He reads Luke 24:5, where angels ask women why they seek the living among the dead at Jesus' tomb. Martim uses this scene to critique modern religiosity, comparing the women's spices to believers who 'perfume' their spiritual problems rather than seeking true life. He explains the Greek word 'anastasis' for resurrection, meaning to stand up against opposition, and describes Jesus' resurrection as an explosion of glory that shattered death's structure. The sermon argues that Jesus' resurrection was an act of war against hell, opening doors for believers to escape their own tombs of pain, depression, and addiction. Martim discusses the Roman seal on Jesus' tomb, analogizing it to seals of death the world places on lives, and declares that God does not respect such seals. He references Roman soldiers falling like dead before God's glory, asserting that worldly fortresses cannot oppose God. Martim then addresses believers who serve God while living 'dead' lives, citing Jesus' words to 'let the dead bury the dead.' He uses the Emmaus road disciples as an example of those declaring defeat, and contrasts this with Saul's transformation after encountering the resurrected Christ. The sermon calls for a 'deep metanoia' or radical change, urging listeners to move from passivity to active service. Martim concludes with an altar call, praying for the Holy Spirit's anointing and inviting listeners to step forward in faith for resurrection in their lives.
