Matthew 28:1-10
"The angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.'"
(Matthew 28:5-6)
During His earthly ministry, Jesus revealed His identity, authority, and power through teaching and miracles. For more than three years, He showed the people God in flesh as He met their physical and spiritual needs.
Still, our greatest need was for One who would save us from sin and death, and restore the broken relationship with our holy Creator. Jesus is that Savior. While some believe, others do not. But how could those who believe be sure Jesus is who He said He is? What guarantee do we have that the payment for sin is paid in full?
The proof is in Christ's resurrection - the ultimate miracle. Death is conquered, sin is atoned, and the tomb is empty. Even more, His resurrection assures us the grave is not the end. We can also look forward to resurrection.
Until that day, the power that raised Christ from the dead is the same power that dwells in us through the Holy Spirit. We can spend our lives searching for signs, wonders, and miracles, or we can rest in the greatest miracle of all!
INSIGHT
HAVE YOU BEEN SEARCHING FOR A MIRACLE IN YOUR LIFE? CELEBRATE AND WALK IN THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION - THE ULTIMATE MIRACLE!
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
Jeremiah 37-38
Psalm 120
1 Corinthians 14
Matthew 28:1-10
New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Has Risen
28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”
8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
Cross references:
A. Matthew 28:1 : 28:1-8pp — Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-10; Jn 20:1-8
B. Matthew 28:1 : Lk 8:2
C. Matthew 28:1 : Mt 27:56
D. Matthew 28:2 : Mt 27:51
E. Matthew 28:2 : Jn 20:12; S Ac 5:19
F. Matthew 28:2 : Mt 27:60
G. Matthew 28:3 : Da 7:9; 10:6; Mk 9:3; S Jn 20:12
H. Matthew 28:5 : ver 10; S Mt 14:27
I. Matthew 28:6 : S Mt 16:21
J. Matthew 28:7 : ver 10, 16; Mt 26:32
K. Matthew 28:9 : Jn 20:14-18
L. Matthew 28:10 : Mt 12:50; 25:40; Mk 3:34; Jn 20:17; Ro 8:29; Heb 2:11-13, 17
DON'T BE A DEMAS
The people who traveled with the Apostle Paul are lifted up in the Bible as examples to follow. But there is one exception. His name was Demas and we don't want to make the same mistake he made.
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