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He Is Not Here: For He Is Risen (Matt. 28:5-6) As Matthew concludes, he records the death and burial of Christ but also the joyous resurrection. Here we see the empty tomb which forever declares the reality of Jesus’ death, resurrection, and reign. |
He Is Not Here: For He Is Risen (Matt. 28:5-6)
As Matthew concludes, he records the death and burial of Christ but also the joyous resurrection. Here we see the empty tomb which forever declares the:
- Reality of Jesus’ Death
- He was crucified and had been there.
- Matthew 27 records His trial before Pilate, being mocked of the Romans and the Jews, His crucifixion on the cross, and His burial in the tomb.
- He tried to prepare His disciples for this time (16:21; 20:18-19, 28; 26:2, 28) which was foretold in the scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3; Acts 2:22-23; Isa. 53; etc.)
- Reality of Jesus’ Resurrection
- He was no longer there, for he was risen, as He had said.
- The tomb was now empty; they had made it as sure as they could (27:65-66) but the grave could not hold Him.
- Again this had been taught by Jesus and was prophesied of (Rom. 1:4; Acts 2:24-32; Ps. 16:8-11).
- Reality of Jesus’ Reign
- He was no more to die. Matthew states His resurrection as a fact, Paul goes further in 1 Corinthians 15:4 and indicates He was risen and would continue in that state.
- He was raised to sit on His throne as Lord and Christ forever (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:30-36; 1 Cor. 15:20; Phil. 2:8-11; Heb. 7:24-28; Rev. 1:17-18; ).
May we continue to weekly commemorate His death (1 Cor. 11:23-26) and daily live changed lives (Rom. 12:1-2).
