Who Stole the Body

Who Stole the Body

Matthew 28:11-15

1. The body of Jesus was not stolen, but the tomb was empty because we needed a Savior to  about.

Verses 5-7

Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6) He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. 7) And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, …. (NLT)

2. The body of Jesus was not stolen, but the tomb was empty because we needed a Savior to .

Verses 9, 17

And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him.  17)  When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!  (NLT)    

3. The body of Jesus was not stolen, but the tomb was empty because we needed a Savior to with us.

Verses 18-20 

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.  19) Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  20) Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Discussion Questions:

1. What do you believe about the empty tomb? Why?
2. What has the empty tomb meant to you?
3. How can the empty tomb fill your life?

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