How Does Easter Impact my life? Matthew 28:1-10 The Messiah's Resurrection: Surrounding Events.Matthew reports some significant events surrounding the resurrection—events that stir interest and challenge action.The time of the resurrection (v.1).The first witnesses of the resurrection (v.1).The miraculous events of the resurrection (v.2-4).The appeals of the resurrection (v.5-10).When the women arrived at the tomb, they saw the dazzling angel sitting on the stone. Mark says they saw "a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment" (Mark 16:5). Luke says "two men stood by them in shining garments" (Luke 24:4). Apparently, many angels were all about the tomb and the surrounding area attending Christ, joying and rejoicing over what God had done. At the right time, one angel appeared to the women, then two. Note that they appeared as men, that is, as messengers of God. The appeals of the resurrection are a message within themselves. Fear not. There are three reasons why the person who seeks after Christ should not fear.Come, see: believe. Note that the angel reminded the women of the Lord's words: "He is risen, as He said"Go quickly and tell the glorious news. Sharing the glorious news is essential.Hail: the glorious encounter with Jesus Himself.
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...