Rose Ave Baptist Church

THE FIRST RESURRECTION SUNDAY

Matthew 28:1-15

1 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.

2 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.

3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

7 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.

8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

9 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.

10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

11 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.

12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.



I. THE APPROACH OF THE WOMEN (V. 1)

A. Some Came To Look - Matt. 28:1 - "came to see the sepulchre".

B. Some Came To Labor - Mk. 16:1; Lk. 24:1

C. Some Came To Linger - John 20:11-18



II. THE ACTIVITY OF THE ANGEL (V. 2-8)


A. V. 2 He Rolled The Stone - (Obstacle One Removed)

B. V. 3-4 He Removed The Soldiers - (Obstacle Two Removed) - Matt. 27:62-67

C. V. 5-7 He Reminded The Saints - (Obstacle Three Removed)

1. V. 5 Of The Past Isa. 53:4-6; Heb. 9:22; 1 John 1:7.

2. V. 6 Of The Present "I am satisfied!"

3. V. 6 Of The Promise - Matt. 12:40; 16:21; 17:7; 17:23; 20:19; 26:31; John 2:19; 10:17

4. V. 6 Of The Proof -John 20:2-7

5. V. 7-8 Of The Plan - They were to go and share the good news that Jesus was risen from the dead.

III. THE APPEARANCE OF THE SAVIOR (V. 9-10)

A. V. 9a The Appearance Of The Lord

B. V. 9b The Adoration Of The Lord Heb. 13:15


C. V. 10 The Assurance Of The Lord- When the Lord speaks to these ladies, it is to comfort their hearts and confirm their mission.

IV. V. 11-15 THE ALLEGATIONS OF THE ENEMY

A. V. 11 The Problem

B. V. 12-13 The Plan

C. V. 14-15 The Perjury-"His disciples came by night and stole Him away."