Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.
But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is 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 indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”
So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.
And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”
- Matthew 28: 1-10, NKJV
He is risen! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteHe is Risen Indeed sbrgirl!
DeleteWe had a long night attending the Easter Vigil. It is always neat to see our church lit up by hundreds of candles, at least until all that starts heating it up and the air starts fouling with smoke. Here in a couple hours, we will cap off these 40 days (not counting Sundays) with our traditional Easter morning service followed by making the traditional lunch meal things my mom always made on this day.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter TB!
Ed, I can picture the scene very well, having seen it myself at our Christmas service.
DeleteHappiest of Easters and I hope your breakfast was delicious!
He is Risen!
ReplyDeleteHe is Risen Indeed Nylon12! Happy Easter!
DeleteHe has RISEN Indeed!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Michael!
DeleteAmen. He is risen!
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