Lesson 4459

 (Lesson 4459)(04-18-24) Luke 24:1-9 

“Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. And they remembered his words, And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.” 

 

Today's quote describes the events of the first day of the week, following Jesus' crucifixion. Women, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and others, go to Jesus' tomb with spices to anoint His body. When they arrive, they find the stone rolled away from the tomb's entrance and the body missing. Two angels appeared to the women and reminded them that Jesus had foretold His crucifixion and resurrection. The angels declared, "He is not here, He is risen." The women then ran to tell the others. No greater or words have ever been spoken than HE IS RISEN! What a wonderfully blessed Savior we serve!~