“WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AT THE TOMB”

Text:    Matthew 28:1-10

Thesis: God’s resurrection power was so complete that only the

              grave clothing of Jesus was found in the tomb.

Action

Step:     Praise God for what He has done for you and Trust Jesus

              totally for your salvation.

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I.  Easter is about “Excitement and Celebration”.

A.    When God moves, there are physical changes on a grand scale.

There was violent earthquake,

for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven.

Matthew 28:2

1.     Both the earth and men tremble in God’s presence.

B.    When God moves, there are spiritual changes that effect all eternity.

(Jesus said)   “I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven…”

Matthew 14:19

II.  Easter is about the “After Life”.

A.    God in His infinite understanding and unconditional love, open the doors of heaven for us.

“The angel…going to the tomb, rolled back the stone…” vs 2b

1.     Every person on the face of earth will die at some point.

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2.     Jesus conquered Satan, sin, death and Hell.  He offers us God and Heaven for all eternity in their place.

III.  Easter is about “Peace”.

A.    The angels actions confirmed Jesus’ words on the cross, “It is finished.”

“The angel…rolled back the stone and sat on it.”  (vs. 2c)

B.    Jesus has risen in deed.  (vs 6)

C.    Jesus intercedes for us.

“Christ Jesus, who died ~ more than that, who was raised to life ~

 is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.”

Romans 8:34

D.    God offers every person a “peace that transcends all understanding.”  (Philippians 4:7)