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At dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb (v. 1). A great earthquake shook the ground as an angel rolled back the stone, his appearance blazing like lightning, leaving the guards paralyzed with fear (vv. 2–4). The angel told the women, “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said” (v. 6; cf. 12:40; 16:21), and instructed them to tell the disciples to meet Jesus in Galilee (v. 7). On the way, Jesus Himself met them, greeted them, and received their worship, again sending them to tell His brothers the good news (vv. 8–10). Meanwhile, the chief priests bribed the soldiers to spread a false story that the disciples stole the body (vv. 11–15).
In Galilee, the eleven disciples met Jesus on the mountain He had appointed (v. 16). They worshiped Him, though some doubted (v. 17). Jesus declared, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (v. 18) and gave the Great Commission—to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all He commanded (vv. 19–20). He promised His presence always, to the very end of the age (v. 20). Matthew’s Gospel closes with the risen King commissioning His people for a mission that spans the globe and all of history.
Key Verse: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).
🌀 Reflection: The resurrection changes everything. Jesus is alive, and His authority is absolute. His mission is not optional—it’s the calling of every believer. How will you personally live out the Great Commission this week?
💬 Mission Challenge: Share the good news of Jesus’ resurrection with one person today, and invite them to explore who He is and what He has done.
Just Keith Harris 
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