When The Tombs Opened: Matthew 27:52-53

When the Tombs Opened | Matthew 27:52–53

In this message from the I’ve Always Wondered… series, we take a closer look at one of the Bible’s most unusual and mysterious passages. Matthew tells us that tombs were opened, many bodies of the saints were raised, and they appeared to many people in Jerusalem.

What are we supposed to do with this strange event? We’ll look carefully at what Matthew actually tells us, what Scripture leaves unanswered, and why this unusual moment ultimately points us back to Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 27:45–54 Message: When the Tombs Opened