mNow after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and nthe other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And behold, there was a great earthquake, for oan angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 pHis appearance was like lightning, and qhis clothing white as snow. 4And for fear of him the guards trembled and rbecame like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here, for he has risen, sas he said. Come, see the place where he [1] lay.
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April 20, 2025
"Seven Words from beyond the Grave"
Matthew 28:1-9
BEFORE the death of Jesus:
1. Forgiveness
2. Salvation
3. Relationship
4. Abandonment
5. Distress
6. Triumph
7. Reunion
BEYOND the death of Jesus:
1. Do not be afraid
2. He is not here, for He is risen
3. Come, see
4. Go quickly and tell
5. You will see Him
6. Rejoice
7. Come to Me (not spoken but implied)
Those who have come to Him have not been disappointed and neither will you.
