Parker Road Bible Church

Jesus crucifixion was complete. Joseph of Arimathea requested the body of Jesus and laid it in a tomb he owned. The chief priests and the Pharisees wanted to ensure that Jesus’ body stayed in the tomb. They requested a guard of soldiers from Pilate. But the tomb could not hold Jesus! On the third day, He rose again just as He had said. According to Matthew, the chief priests bribed the guards to spread the lie. The lie was that Jesus’ followers stole His body while the guards were sleeping. As we examine this story, what do we learn about the resurrection? Furthermore, what are the implications of the resurrection?