Matthew 28:1-20
1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
2 And, behold, there wasa a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which 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, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying,All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
10 Then said Jesus unto them,Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying,All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teachb all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contents: Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus in Galilee and the great commission.
Characters: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, 2 Marys, disciples.
Conclusion: Jesus Christ is declared to be the Son of God with power, by His resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:18; Romans 1:4) and the acceptance by the Father of His atoning work on the cross is thereby assured for all who will receive it. Those who would be kept in the consciousness of His presence (Matthew 28:20) must attend to that which He has appointed the carrying of the message of salvation to all men.
Key Word: Resurrection, Matthew 28:6.
Strong Verses: Matthew 28:6; Matthew 28:18; Matthew 28:19; Matthew 28:20.
Striking Facts: The resurrection is the centre of all miraculous narratives the sun which keeps them in their orbit. It is the Waterloo of infidelity. If He did not literally rise from the grave, not only is His veracity at stake, but (1 Cor. 15) preaching is vain (1 Corinthians 15:14); faith is vain (1 Corinthians 15:14; 1 Corinthians 15:17); the witness of the disciples is false (1 Corinthians 15:15); we are yet in our sins (1 Corinthians 15:17); the dead are perished (1 Corinthians 15:18), and our state is most miserable (1 Corinthians 15:19) BUT«HE IS RISEN.»