“Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”” (Matthew 28:10, ESV) Jesus tells the women to go and tell the disciples the good news that he is risen from the dead. They go from being spectators to participants in the story. They had seen the empty tomb. They encountered Jesus on the road. Now they are sent … [Read more...] about Go and Tell
Resurrection
Jesus Met Them
“And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.” (Matthew 28:9, ESV) The women ran with fear and great joy. As they ran, Jesus met them. He met them where they were. Jesus found them. It is the story of the gospel. It started in the Bethlehem when God became flesh and made his dwelling among us. The God of … [Read more...] about Jesus Met Them
Running with Joy and Fear
“So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.” (Matthew 28:8, ESV) The women ran from the tomb with fear and great joy. It must have been an overwhelming experience, but they went. They were unsure. They were filled with doubt. They had all sorts of questions without many answers, but they obeyed the angel and went. They also … [Read more...] about Running with Joy and Fear
Go Quickly
“Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.”” (Matthew 28:7, ESV) The angel tells the women to go quickly and tell the disciples that Jesus has risen. He says go and he says go quickly. There is urgency in the task. Don’t wait. This was too good of news … [Read more...] about Go Quickly
Unexpected Jesus
He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. (Matthew 28:6, ESV) The women thought they would find Jesus in the tomb. But he was not there. The tomb was empty. The angel invites them to see for themselves. It was an unexpected surprise. Back at Christmastime, we sang the song, "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus." But I don't think that Jesus … [Read more...] about Unexpected Jesus