Scripture Text: Matthew 28:1-10

Bryan Buck

Quotes for Reflection

Cornelius À Lapide, The Great Commentary The earth which trembled with horror at the death of Christ, as it were leaped with joy at the resurrection.

2Michale J. Wilkins, Matthew The stone that was sealed by the guards to assure that the body of Jesus would remain in the crypt now becomes the seat of triumph for the angel. The stone is rolled away, not to let the risen Jesus out but to let the women in to witness the fact of the empty tomb.

N.T. Wright, Matthew for Everyone The point, of course, is that what is happening is the action of God himself. The God who remained apparently silent on Good Friday is having the last word. He is answering the unspo ...