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 April 17

Lesson 7 (KJV)

The resurrection of the King

Devotional Reading: Matthew 28:1–10

Background Scripture: Matthew 27; 28:1–10

Matthew 28:1–10

1 At 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 sepulcher.

2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, 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 has risen from the dead; behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

8 And they departed quickly from the sepulcher 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.

Key Text

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

God Frees and Redeems

Unit 2: Liberating Gospels

Lessons 5–8

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. List facts of Jesus’ first post-resurrection appearance in Matthew’s account.

2. Compare and contrast that account with those of the other Gospels.

3. Sing with fellow classmates “Because He Lives” as an act of communal worship.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. When Everything Changed

B. Lesson Context

I. The Empty Tomb (Matthew 28:1–7)

A. The Women Arrive (v. 1)

B. The Angel Appears (vv. 2–4)

God’s Fireworks Show

C. The Angel Speaks (vv. 5–7)

II. The Risen Lord (Matthew 28:8–10)

A. The Women Obey (v. 8)

Fear and Joy

B. Jesus Speaks (vv. 9–10)

Conclusion

A. He Is Risen!

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Arimathaea	Air-uh-muh-thee-uh (th as in thin).
Cleophas	Klee-o-fus.
Magdalene	Mag-duh-leen or Mag-duh-lee-nee.
Nicodemus	Nick-uh-dee-mus.

What Do You Think? Do displays of natural destruction cause you to fear God? Why or why not? Digging Deeper What place do calmer natural scenes have in causing you to revere the Lord?

Visual for Lessons 7. While discussing verse 1, ask learners how they follow the women’s example and what effect their seeking has on others.

What Do You Think? How does your belief in the resurrection of Christ influence your daily life? Digging Deeper What changes might a greater focus on the hope of resurrection make in your routines?

What Do You Think? What prevents you from running to tell others the news of Jesus’ resurrection? Digging Deeper Is testifying about Christ to other believers a precursor to evangelizing? Why or why not?

What Do You Think? How do you express your worship of Christ outside of church services? Digging Deeper What Scriptures inform your worship habits?

What Do You Think? What fear do you need to set aside to faithfully obey God? Digging Deeper In what ways does Christian fellowship bring you the confidence to act without fear?

 Conclusion

A. He Is Risen!

At the center of the Christian faith is the affirmation that Jesus rose from the dead. This is the testimony of women who saw the empty tomb and encountered the resurrected Jesus. We can trust their words and live in the light of the message they were given.

Believers have a new start and new life in Christ. We need not fear the grave. The resurrection of Jesus has changed everything, and we have been entrusted with that message. Because we are released from the fear of death, we are free to live for God. The faithful life requires much of us, but all we do begins with the joy and awe of Jesus’ resurrection. From there, we go out into the world to announce His resurrection and the invitation to join in His kingdom.

Jesus’ resurrection demonstrates that the kingdom of God has broken into history. Its final consummation will come at the return of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:20–24; Revelation 11:15). Believers may be confident that, when Christ returns, the Father will bring with Christ the dead in Christ who also had submitted and entrusted themselves to the Father (1 Thessalonians 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:12). The resurrection of Jesus is the guarantee of the believers’ resurrection and transformation at Christ’s second coming (example: 2 Corinthians 4:14). As believers, we live between the ages. The kingdom has been inaugurated, but we await its consummation (Colossians 1:12–13; Hebrews 12:28; 2 Peter 1:10–11). May our lives reflect God’s kingdom's presence on earth in anticipation of the day we will experience it fully with Him.

B. Prayer

We praise You, our Father, because You sent Your Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. We praise You because You raised Him from the dead, and You will raise us to eternal life. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

Our king has risen! Everything has changed!

Involvement Learning

Enhance your lesson with the KJV Bible Student (from your curriculum supplier) and the reproducible activity page (at www.standardlesson.com or in the back of the KJV Standard Lesson Commentary Deluxe Edition).

 Krause, Mark S. et al. “Resurrection of the King.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2021–2022. Ed. Jane Ann Kenney et al. Vol. 69. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2022. 287–288. Print. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary.