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Matthew 28

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1Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky and came and rolled away the stone from the door and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men. 5The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified. 6He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying. 7Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.” 8They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word. 9As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.” 11Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city and told the chief priests all the things that had happened. 12When they were assembled with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers, 13saying, “Say that his disciples came by night and stole him away while we slept. 14If this comes to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry.” 15So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until today. 16But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them. 17When they saw him, they bowed down to him; but some doubted. 18Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

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Overview

Matthew Chapter 28 concludes the Gospel of Matthew with the powerful account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The chapter begins with Mary Magdalene and the other Mary visiting the tomb on the first day of the week, only to find the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. An angel of the Lord appears to them, proclaiming, 'He is not here; for He has risen, as He said' (Matthew 28:6). This moment is pivotal as it confirms Jesus’ victory over death and fulfills the prophecies regarding His resurrection. The women are instructed to go and tell the disciples that Jesus has risen and will meet them in Galilee, emphasizing the importance of sharing the good news of the resurrection, which is central to the Christian faith. #Resurrection #Easter #GoodNews
The chapter continues with the Great Commission, where Jesus appears to His disciples in Galilee. He commands them to 'go therefore and make disciples of all nations' (Matthew 28:19), highlighting the call to evangelism and the expansion of the Gospel beyond Israel. Jesus assures them of His presence, saying, 'And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age' (Matthew 28:20). This promise of His continual presence empowers believers to fulfill the mission of spreading the Gospel. The chapter encapsulates the essence of Christian discipleship, the hope of resurrection, and the mandate to share the message of salvation with the world. #GreatCommission #Discipleship #Jesus

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  1. Isaiah 6:8v19Isaiah 6:8 records Isaiah's commission to go and speak for God, similar to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19 where Jesus sends His disciples to make disciples of all nations.
  2. Jeremiah 1:19v20Jeremiah 1:19 promises God's presence and deliverance despite opposition, echoing Jesus' promise in Matthew 28:20 to be with His disciples always, even to the end of the age.
  3. Mark 3:14v19Mark 3:14 describes Jesus appointing the twelve apostles to be with Him and to be sent out to preach, which is later expanded in the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations.
  4. Mark 16:6v5Both passages describe the angel's announcement of Jesus' resurrection to the women at the tomb, affirming the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about His resurrection.
  5. Mark 16:15v19Mark 16:15 contains the Great Commission, paralleling Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands His disciples to spread the Gospel to all nations.
  6. Luke 24:5-6v5Both passages describe the angelic announcement of Jesus' resurrection to the women at the tomb, affirming the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about His resurrection.
  7. John 20:1v1Both passages describe the discovery of the empty tomb by Mary Magdalene and other women, highlighting the resurrection of Jesus.
  8. Acts 1:8v19Acts 1:8 records Jesus' command to the disciples to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth, which aligns with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus instructs them to make disciples of all nations.
  9. Acts 2:38v19Acts 2:38 calls for repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, aligning with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19 to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  10. Acts 8:4v19Acts 8:4 describes the early Christians spreading the word as they were scattered, fulfilling Jesus' Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 to make disciples of all nations.
  11. Acts 13:2v19Acts 13:2 describes the Holy Spirit setting apart Barnabas and Saul for missionary work, which aligns with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations.
  12. Acts 18:9-10v20In Acts 18:9-10, the Lord encourages Paul not to be afraid, promising His presence, which echoes Jesus' promise in Matthew 28:20 to be with His disciples always.
  13. 2 Corinthians 13:14v192 Corinthians 13:14 contains a Trinitarian blessing, paralleling Matthew 28:19, which commands baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, emphasizing the unity and work of the Trinity.

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