This chapter details Jesus’ resurrection. The Marys went to check on the tomb and had an encounter with an angel of the Lord. The angel instructed the women to view the inside of the tomb and go tell the disciples that Jesus had risen just as He said He would. He instructed them to tell the disciples to go to Galilee to meet Jesus. So as the women went to deliver the message, they encountered Jesus and worshipped Him. He gave them the same instructions as the angel gave. The guards who had witnesssed the angel appear went into the city to tell the leading priests what had happened. To cover up the truth, they bribed the guards into telling the people that the disciples had come and stolen Jesus’ body. They took the bribe and began to spread the lie; that lie is still being spread today. Jesus revealed Himself to the disciples at the appointed place and bestowed the Great Commission upon them. He told them to go make disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey all the commands He had given them. He ensured them that He would be with them always, even at the end of the age.
I only have a few reflective points. Tell the truth! Do not compromise and do not be bribed. A group of people knew the truth and a group of people believed the lie. Don’t be a part of the latter group, friend. Jesus is the truth, and His resurrection happened just as it was detailed within this chapter. When Jesus revealed Himself to the disciples, although they worshipped Him, some of them doubted. Don’t be like the doubting disciples, friend. When Jesus reveals Himself to you in a certain way, believe it from that point forward. That is your proof, and you dare not need further confirmation. Lastly, you have the same purpose bestowed upon you as the disciples did. Go make disciples!
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