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. ~