April 21
Lesson 8 (KJV)
Called to Believe the Resurrection
Devotional Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12–22
Background Scripture: Matthew 28:1–15
Matthew 28:1–15
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.
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.
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
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 shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
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.
Key Verse
Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.—Matthew 28:10
Discipleship and Mission
Unit 2: Call to Ministry
Lessons 5–9
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Retell Matthew’s record of the discovery of the empty tomb.
2. Compare and contrast the reactions of those who became aware that Jesus’ body was missing.
3. Prepare a testimony based on the truth of the resurrected Jesus.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. The Greatest Discovery
B. Lesson Context
I. Amazing Sight (Matthew 28:1–4)
A. Women’s Arrival (v. 1)
B. Angel’s Actions (vv. 2, 3)
C. Guards’ Alarm (v. 4)
II. Assuring Words (Matthew 28:5–7)
A. News to Hear (vv. 5, 6)
No Doubt About the Tomb
B. News to Tell (v. 7)
III. Astonishing Appearance (Matthew 28:8–10)
A. Moving Quickly (v. 8)
B. Meeting Jesus (vv. 9, 10)
IV. Arranged Cover-up (Matthew 28:11–15)
A. Guards’ Concern (v. 11)
B. Leaders’ Conspiracy (vv. 12–15)
Truth Has a Way of Getting Out
Conclusion
A. No “Fake News”
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Bethlehem
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Beth-lih-hem.
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Caesar
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See-zer.
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Galilee
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Gal-uh-lee.
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Gethsemane
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Geth-sem-uh-nee (G as in get).
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Judas Iscariot
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Joo-dus Iss-care-ee-ut.
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Magdalene
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Mag-duh-leen or Mag-duh-lee-nee.
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Pharisees
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Fair-ih-seez.
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Pilate
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Pie-lut.
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Sadducees
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Sad-you-seez.
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Sanhedrin
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San-huh-drun or San-heed-run.
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sepulchre
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sep-ul-kur.
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