“Now after the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. Suddenly there was a severe earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven came and rolled away the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, …
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22010.348 Do Not Be Afraid!
“But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised, just as he said. Come and see the place where he was lying. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, “He has been raised …
22010.346 The Great Cover Up
“The next day (which is after the day of preparation) the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate and said, ‘Sir, we remember that while that deceiver was still alive he said, “After three days I will rise again.” So give orders to secure the tomb until the third day. Otherwise his disciples may …
22010.345 Jesus Is Not in the Grave!
“Now when it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it …
22010.342 Jesus Was the Son of God!
“Now when the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and what took place, they were extremely terrified and said, ‘Truly this one was God’s Son!’ Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and given him support were also there, watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, …
22010.341 Jesus’ Suffering Was Real
“Then two outlaws were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads and saying, ‘You who can destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are God’s Son, come down from the cross!’ In the same way …
22010.339 He Was My Friend!
“While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests and elders of the people. (Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, ‘The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!’) Immediately he went up to …
22010.340 We Only Find Forgiveness with God
“When it was early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people plotted against Jesus to execute him. They tied him up, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate the governor. Now when Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus had been condemned, he regretted what he …
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22010.338 Totally Misguided
“When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he told his disciples, ‘You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.’ Then the chief priests and the elders of the people met together in the palace of the high priest, who was …
22010.335 Be Prepared
“Then they will hand you over to be persecuted and will kill you. You will be hated by all the nations because of my name. Then many will be led into sin, and they will betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will appear and deceive many, and because lawlessness will …