Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Matthew Twenty Eight

Chapter 31

1 - 10 The Resurrection of Jesus

Mary Magdalene and "the other Mary" go to the tomb. (The identity of the "other Mary" is unknown) There is an earthquake and an angel appears and says "Do not be afraid" that Jesus was raised from the dead. They run to find the disciples and Jesus meets them. "Do not be afraid" Go and tell his brothers (the disciples) that they will see Him.

It is important to heed both the angel and Jesus: "Do not be afraid."

11 - 15 The Report of the Guard

The chief priests order the guards to bear false witness and state that the disciples stole the body.

16 - 20 Commissioning of the Disciples

The eleven disciples go to the mountain and see and worship Jesus. Jesus: "All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

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