(Matthew 28:1-18)
I. THE RESURRECTED LORD - Matthew 28:18aa
“Jesus came” (18a)
from where? He came from the grave--HE
AROSE!
A. The Reality of the Resurrection – Mt. 28:1-5
“{1} In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first
day of the week, came Mary Magdalene
and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
{2} And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord
descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and
sat upon it. {3} His countenance was
like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: {4} And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. {5} And the angel answered and said
unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was
crucified” (28:1-5).
B. The Recognition of the Resurrection – Mt. 28:6,7
“{6} He
is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord
lay. {7} And go quickly, and tell his
disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into
Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you” (28:6,7)..
C. The Rejoicing Because of the Resurrection – Mt. 28:8
“And they departed quickly
from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples
word” (28:8).
D. The Reaffirmation of the Resurrection – Mt. 28:9-11
“{9} And as they went to tell his
disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him
by the feet, and worshipped him. {10} Then
said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into
Galilee, and there shall they see me.
{11} Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the
city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that were done”
(28:9-11).
E. The Rejection of the Resurrection – Mt. 28:12-15
“{12} And
when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave
large money unto the soldiers, {13} Saying,
Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. {14} And
if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. {15} So they took the money, and did as
they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until
this day” (28:12-15).
F. The Results of the Resurrection – Mt. 28:16-17
“{16} Then
the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had
appointed them. {17} And when they
saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted” (28:16-17).
G. The Recommissioning After the Resurrection – Mt. 28:18-20
“{18} And
Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven
and in earth. {19} Go ye therefore,
and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost: {20} Teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with
you alway, even unto the end of the
world. Amen” (28:18-20).
II. THE REIGNING LORD - Matthew
28:18ab
“And Jesus came and spake
unto them” (28:18ab).
On this occasion, Jesus did
not come unto these disciples to serve breakfast (though He did serve them
breakfast at another appearance as recorded in John 21:9,10), but He came for a
special briefing as the Commander in Chief.
Jesus came “and spake unto
them” (18ab). This was not a zombie
walking around as the Pharisees would have people believe--this is the reigning
Lord who “spake unto them.” “Therefore
let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus,
whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36).
