Matthew
In Matthew's account of the resurrection, the angel’s appearance is compared to this brilliant natural element.
What is lightning
These three women, ________, _________, and _____ brought spices early on the first day of the week
Who were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome
This divinely mandated period extending from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown delayed but did deny the women from completing the customary burial preparations for Jesus.
What is the Sabbath
After discovering that the tomb was empty, Mary ran to tell these two disciples that the body was missing.
Who are Peter and the beloved disciple (John)
The presence of angels at the tomb in multiple Gospel accounts signal this heavenly verdict on death.
What is Jesus is not dead, He is Risen!
In Matthew's account, guards were placed at the entrance of the tomb. However, there bravery quickly vanished as fear overtook them and they became as these.
What is dead men
The 3 women had a practical concern as they made their way to the tomb.
What is "Who shall roll us away the stone"
Frighten and bowed as they encountered the angelic beings, the women were asked this practical question in verse 5 in Luke's account of the Gospel
What is "Why do you seek the living among the dead"
Having heard the "Good News", a good old fashion foot race ensued, and this person proclaiming himself as victorious.
Who is John (the beloved disciple)
In John's account of the Gospel (John 20:7), Peter entered the tomb and observed this item folded and place by itself
What is the face cloth
The women were instructed to tell the disciples that Jesus had gone ahead to this region, and it would be a good idea to meet him there
What is Galilee
The young man in a white robe wasn’t an ordinary bystander. He ultimately delivered these three very important messages.
What is: Do not be afraid, Jesus has risen, and go tell his disciples
The angels reminded the women of Jesus’ prophesy: The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and then this
What is on the third day RISE!
In John's account of the Gospel, Jesus told Mary not to cling to him because he had not yet done this.
What is ascended to the Father
In Luke 24, the Emmaus disciples only recognized Jesus when he did this, proving faith often grows through revelation.
What is breaking the bread
When the women saw Jesus, they took hold of this part of him in worship.
What are his feet
What is the sepulchre (or sepulcher)
On the road to Emmaus, the two disciples described Jesus as a prophet powerful in these two areas
What are Word and Deed
Understandably shocked at what they were witnessing, Jesus showed the disciples these two physical signs to prove his identity
What are his hands and his side
Thomas’ journey from doubt to worship illustrates this essential aspect of Christian faith
What is believing without physical proof
Facing certain death from their Roman leaders, the soldiers accepted a large bride from the priest and were instructed to claim that Jesus’ disciples did this while they slept.
What is stole the body
Mark 16:8 states that the women experienced two emotional extremes as they made there way back to the disciplines while saying nothing to anyone due to fear.
What is trembling and amazement
Unknowingly spilling the tea with The Risen Saviour, the disciples expressed disappointment with this hope they once had about Jesus.
What is that he would redeem Israel
In the Gospel of John, it is stated that Jesus performed many signs that were recorded and that by believing that Jesus is the Messiah (the Son of God), readers may have this through Jesus’ name.
What is life
Across all four Gospels, resurrection transforms despair into this defining Christian virtue.
What is Hope