When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulcher, and departed. And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulcher. Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, after three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulcher be made sure until the third day, least his disciples come by night and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead; so the last error shall be worse than the first. Pilot said unto them Ye have a watch; go your way, make it as sure as ye can. So they went and made the sepulcher sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. 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 sepulcher. 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. His countenance was like lightening, and his raiment white as snow. And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the woman, "Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here; for He has risen as He said. Come see the place where the Lord lay; and go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and behold, He goeth before you unto Galilee; there shall ye see Him; lo, I have told you." And they departed quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy; and did run to bring His disciples word. 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 worshiped Him. Then said Jesus unto them, "Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. 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. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, saying, "Say ye His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you." So, they took the money, and did as they were taught; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him. But some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, I AM with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 27:57 - 28:20)
It is true! He is Risen! He is risen indeed!
Jesus is risen from the dead; and we, the disciples left on the earth today, the Mary Magdalene's and other Mary's and Joseph of Arimathaea's, and Peter's and John's of today, are to proclaim this good news loud and clear! He told the disciples who had seen him after the Resurrection to go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to all people.
Time is short. Do it now. Tell everyone you know of the power of our Risen Lord and the story of Resurrection!
