OUR FATHER WHO RAISED JESUS FROM THE DEAD

As we reach the last chapter of the book of Matthew, we see the record of Mary Magdalene and another person named Mary coming early in the morning to the tomb where Jesus was buried.

An earthquake struck the area which was predicated by the arrival of an angel from heaven to roll back the stone that blocked the entrance to the grave.

The guards posted by the religious leaders witnessed the angelˋs apearance and they collapsed into unconciousness.

The angel addressed the women as the arrived and told them not to be afraid because he knew that they had come to look for the crucified Jesus but that Jesus had risen from the dead. The angel invited the women to look into the tomb to verify that Jesus was not there and then to go and tell the disciples that Jesus had indeed risen from the dead.

The angel also told the women to let the disciples know that Jesus would be going ahead of them to Galilee and they would see Him there.

The women were elated at the astonishing news and they ran to bring the news to the disciples.

Matthew chapter 28 verses 1 - 8 reads this way;

1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.

5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”

8 So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.

Amen and amen.

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