The Resurrection of Jesus
Northwest Bible Church - April 17, 2022 - Easter Sunday - Alan Conner
Matthew 28:1-20
The Resurrection of Jesus
Intro
A. THE MINISTRY OF THE WOMEN (Matthew 28:1).
1. They knew the place of the tomb (27:59-61).
2. They came to finish the burial preparations (Mk. 16:1).
B. THE EARTHQUAKE AND THE ANGEL (Matthew 28:2-7).
1. Earthquakes at Christ’s death and resurrection (27:51).
2. The action and appearance of the angel (Matthew 28:2-3).
3. The effect on the soldiers (Matthew 28:4).
4. The angel addresses the women (Matthew 28:5-7).
C. JESUS MEETS THE WOMEN (Matthew 28:8-10).
1. Worship (Matthew 28:8-9).
2. Instructions (Matthew 28:10).
D. THE FUTILE SCHEME OF THE CHIEF PRIESTS (Matthew 28:11-15).
1. Bribery (Matthew 28:11-12).
2. The ridiculous story (Matthew 28:13-15).
E. THE GREAT COMMISSION (Matthew 28:16-20).
1. Christ’s authority (Matthew 28:18).
2. Christ’s commission (Matthew 28:19-20a).
3. Christ’s empowering presence (Matthew 28:20b).
Conclusion