Lesson 4187

 (Lesson 4187)(07-09-23) Matthew 28:11-15

    “ Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.”

    Today’s quote relates that the Jews bribed the Roman soldiers to lie and say that Jesus’ body had been stolen away by His followers. That was done in an attempt to hide the fact that Jesus had been resurrected on the third day, as He promised He would. That act insured that, through faith in the life, death, burial, resurrection and ascension of Jesus, we are assured eternal life. ~