“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
Matthew 28:6
Just outside Jerusalem’s walls is a beautifully tended garden, home to a tomb many believe once held Jesus. Amidst flowers, shrubs, and olive trees, this serene space offers a place for quiet contemplation in a bustling city. The Garden and Tomb remind believers of the glorious reality of Christ’s resurrection.
On that first Easter morning, the angel asked the women, “Why are you here? This is a graveyard; this is where you find dead people.” Expecting death, they found victory! Their sorrow turned to joy as they became the first witnesses of Christ’s resurrection. The angel’s words, “He is not here, for He has risen,” still echo today. This empty tomb is the foundation of our faith, and it declares Christ’s triumph over sin, death, and the grave.
Because Christ lives, we can walk in confidence, knowing our Savior reigns. Paul wrote that Jesus “was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead” (Romans 1:4). Now we live by faith, share the gospel boldly, and embrace the hope of eternal life.
On that first Easter morning, the angel asked the women, “Why are you here? This is a graveyard; this is where you find dead people.” Expecting death, they found victory! Their sorrow turned to joy as they became the first witnesses of Christ’s resurrection. The angel’s words, “He is not here, for He has risen,” still echo today. This empty tomb is the foundation of our faith, and it declares Christ’s triumph over sin, death, and the grave.
Because Christ lives, we can walk in confidence, knowing our Savior reigns. Paul wrote that Jesus “was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead” (Romans 1:4). Now we live by faith, share the gospel boldly, and embrace the hope of eternal life.
Scripture Focus
John 19:38-20:18
Insight
“Up from the grave He arose;/ With a mighty triumph o’er his foes;/ … Hallelujah! Christ arose!” (Robert Lowry, 1874)
Bible In A Year
- 2 Samuel 13-14
- Psalm 142
- 1 Thessalonians 1-2