Matthew 28:1 to 28:15 Jesus conquered sin and death through his bodily resurrection, giving eternal life and living hope to all who trust in him. Discover the events of Easter morning: the earthquake, rolled stone, and angel's message. Understand why the resurrection proves Jesus is the true Son of God. Rejoice in the living hope and promise of eternal life that Jesus gives. After Jesus was buried in Joseph of Arimathea's tomb, Roman guards sealed the stone. Early on the first day of the week, godly women went to the tomb with spices. The Stone Rolled Away Early on Sunday morning as dawn broke, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled back the stone, and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The Roman guards shook with terror and became like dead men. He Is Not Here; He Has Risen! The angel said to the frightened women: 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.' The women rushed from the tomb with fear and great joy. Greetings from the Risen Lord As the women hurried to tell the disciples, suddenly Jesus met them on the road! 'Greetings,' he said. They came to him, clasped his feet, and worshiped him. Jesus told them: 'Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.' Meanwhile, the chief priests bribed the soldiers to spread a lie that the disciples stole the body, but the living Lord appeared to hundreds of eyewitnesses. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 What did the angel say to the women at the empty tomb? Jesus is still sleeping He is not here; he has risen, just as he said Look for him in Egypt The tomb is closed forever He is not here; he has risen, just as he said The angel announced the glorious news that Jesus rose from the dead, just as he promised. What did the women do when Jesus met them on the road? They ran away screaming They took hold of his feet and worshiped him They doubted his voice They asked for a sign They took hold of his feet and worshiped him Recognizing their living Lord, the women worshiped him with joyful reverence. What lie did the chief priests pay the Roman guards to tell? That angels took the body That Jesus' disciples came by night and stole his body while they slept That Jesus never died That the tomb was never sealed That Jesus' disciples came by night and stole his body while they slept The corrupt leaders bribed the soldiers to circulate a false story to conceal the resurrection. Share the good news with someone this week: 'Jesus is alive, and he gives us everlasting hope!' Risen Lord Jesus, you have conquered death and the grave! Fill our hearts with your resurrection joy, courage, and eternal life. We worship you as our living King. Amen. Why is the resurrection of Jesus the most important foundation of our Christian faith? How does knowing Jesus is alive change how we face difficulties or fear? Celebrate the bodily resurrection of Jesus as the definitive victory over sin and death. Show an empty container or box and discuss why an empty tomb brings the greatest joy in history. Did Jesus really rise bodily? Affirm that Jesus rose with a real, transformed body that could be touched and that ate food. 5 minutes hook, 15 minutes teaching, 10 minutes discussion, 10 minutes prayer.