Mt. 28:8-15
Mary and Mary Magdalene were ecstatic in hearing that Jesus had arisen from the tomb. As they rushed off to inform the disciples, Jesus appeared to them and told them to tell the men of Galilee that he was resurrected. Meanwhile, a Guard had made his way into the city and told the priests the news. The chief priest held a meeting and decided to give money to the soldiers, in order to get them to lie to the villagers. The soldiers told the people that the disciples had stolen Jesus’ body during the night.
Jesus rose three days after his death, just as the prophecy predicted. Mary and Mary Magdalene were excited to see Him, the Roman Chief Priests were not. Thus; they forced the soldiers to lie to the people. Sometimes people feel the need to lie in times of confusion, other times people are afraid. Jesus told the women not to fear Him. This teaches us that even though we may sometimes fear and doubt the powers of God, he will always be there to comfort and guide us. This gospel is very enlightening. It not only teaches us that God guides us, but that he keeps his promises to us and has the power to come back to everyone, even when we sometimes doubt him and are scared.
By: Brianne Talocka
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