The Empty Tomb, Living Hope

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS — THE TOMB IS EMPTY Matthew 27 & 28, John 20

In Matthew 27, the story reaches its darkest moment. Jesus is crucified, and the sky grows

dark. After He gives up His spirit, the earth shakes, the veil of the

temple is torn, and many realize something extraordinary has happened. Jesus’ body is taken

down and placed in a tomb, and a great stone is rolled in front of the entrance.

Guards are posted, and the tomb is sealed. To many, it seems the story

is over. But God is not finished. In Matthew 28, everything changes. Early in the morning,

as the sun begins to rise, there is a great earthquake. An angel of the