Mat 28:1 | MHM | STEP | The Resurrection This section tells the story of Jesus’ resurrection, one of the most important events in the Christian faith. After His death and burial, Jesus rises from the dead, just as He promised. The account describes the visit of the women to the tomb, the appearance of the angel, and the first encounters with the risen Christ. It shows that Jesus has conquered death and brings hope of eternal life to all who trust in Him. v. 1 : Early on the first day of the week, just as the Sabbath ended and dawn was breaking, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to visit the tomb (Matthew 28:1 ). This establishes the time of Jesus’ resurrection—it was the third day after His death, as He had foretold (Matthew 12:40 ). The fact that the women went to the tomb shows their devotion to Jesus, even after His death. Their visit demonstrates that the resurrection was unexpected, as they went to mourn, not to find the risen Lord.

‏ Matthew 28:1

The Resurrection

This section tells the story of Jesus’ resurrection, one of the most important events in the Christian faith. After His death and burial, Jesus rises from the dead, just as He promised. The account describes the visit of the women to the tomb, the appearance of the angel, and the first encounters with the risen Christ. It shows that Jesus has conquered death and brings hope of eternal life to all who trust in Him.

v. 1: Early on the first day of the week, just as the Sabbath ended and dawn was breaking, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to visit the tomb (Matthew 28:1 ^a). This establishes the time of Jesus’ resurrection—it was the third day after His death, as He had foretold (Matthew 12:40 ^b). The fact that the women went to the tomb shows their devotion to Jesus, even after His death. Their visit demonstrates that the resurrection was unexpected, as they went to mourn, not to find the risen Lord.