Lesson 5211

 (Lesson 5211)(05-12-26) Matthew 28:7-15 

   “And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. 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.” 

 

    In today’s quote, an angel standing outside the tomb told the women to go quickly and tell the disciples that Jesus was risen and would meet them in Galilee, but as they went, Jesus met them and repeated the message; meanwhile, some of the soldiers who were told to guard the tomb where Jesus had been laid, told the leadership of the Jews what had happened, the priests gave the soldiers large sums of money to say the disciples had stolen the body as they slept, a story which was commonly reported among the Jews from then on. ~ 

Lesson 5210

 (Lesson 5210)(05-11-26) Matthew 28:1-6 

   “In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” 

 

   Today’s quote contains the three most precious words ever spoken: “He is risen”. ~ 

Lesson 5209

 (Lesson 5209)(05-10-26) Matthew 27:62-66 

   “Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.” 

   Today’s quote relates that the day after the preparation of Jesus’ body, the chief priests and Pharisees met with Pilate to request that the sepulcher where Jesus was laid be secure until the third day to prevent Jesus' disciples from stealing the body and claiming he had risen, so Pilate allowed them a watch of soldiers to seal the stone and guard the tomb. ~ 

Lesson 5208

 (Lesson 5208)(05-09-26) Matthew 27:54-61 

   “Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children. When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.” 

 

   Today’s quote relates that after the centurion and those with him witnessed the earthquake and the events that followed, they feared greatly and confessed that Jesus was indeed the Son of God. Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Joses, stood watch until Joseph of Arimathaea begged Pilate for control of Jesus' body, whereafter they wrapped Jesus’ body in clean linen and laid it in Joseph’s tomb behind a huge round stone. ~