Friday, April 10, 2020

Easter Sunday's Scripture Lesson April 12, 2020


April 12, 2020               Easter Sunday Scripture Lesson
Matthew 28
28After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” 8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

A few things to note in this passage:
1.     Jesus was gone before the stone was removed.

2.      They put guards on the tomb to “keep” Jesus dead and see what happened to them. (read the following verses for more).

3.      The two Mary’s believed and went to tell the disciples BEFORE they saw Jesus.  Better record than the disciples.

4.      Jesus would not let them go without the love of his presence.  Believing IS Seeing.

Rev. Peter Hofstra

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