Up from the grave he arose!
The great lie of the chief priests likely worked on people on the periphery, but eyewitnesses would not be shaken by it.
Death could not hold Jesus.
“Great fear and joy”- this supernatural event was extremely difficult to comprehend. How could this be? But Jesus’ followers were so glad that it did!
The resurrection is the apex of the Gospel story!
The resurrection is the heart of the Gospel- essential. Jesus is alive!
Father, may I never cease to be amazed at the wonder and meaning of the resurrection of Jesus.
