Triumph over Death

1.What was done with Jesus after his death? .
2.What had he said concerning his resurrection? .
3.What was done by the Jews in consequence of this? .
4.What was Pilate's reply? .
5.What precautions were taken to prevent deception? .
6.What did that guard and seal represent? See note.
7.What was the penalty for breaking that seal? See note.
8.Who broke it? .
9.How did his presence affect the guard? .
10.Who among his followers saw him first after the resurrection? .
11.Name others to whom he appeared. .
12.How does Paul mention these witnesses in brief? .
13.What does he say about them at that time? .
14.What subterfuge was resorted to by the Jews? .
15.Why did the Lord cause such precaution to be taken? Ans. That the world might be assured that there was no deception practiced, but that Jesus did arise.
16.For how many days did he continue to be seen of men? .
17.Then what transpired? .
18.What was the comforting promise of the angels? .

Notes

Oh, what great assurance God has given us concerning the resurrection of Christ! The strongest nation of earth undertook to guard that tomb, having sealed it with the seal of the iron kingdom which bore rule over all the earth. To oppose that guard or to break that seal was death to any man. But what cares the angel for the soldiers' guard? What cares he for the Roman seal? He holds a commission from the One whose throne is in the heavens, whose kingdom ruleth over all. He smites the guard to the earth, lays his hand upon that stone, and the seal is broken, the grave opened; and then, unlike the spy, who, under the cover of darkness, enters an enemy's land, and, having accomplished his object, hastens away to escape detection, he complacently sits down upon the stone bearing the broken seal, while the tomb is emptied of its treasure. "His disciples stole him away." Indeed! Was Rome in the habit of lightly passing over such negligences on the part of her guards?—Oh, no! The fact is patent, Rome had come in contact with a higher power, and suffered an ignominious defeat

Bible texts in this lesson

Matthew 27:57 · Matthew 27:60 · Matthew 16:21 · Matthew 27:62 · Matthew 27:64 · Matthew 27:65 · Matthew 27:66 · Matthew 28:2 · Matthew 28:3 · Matthew 28:4 · John 20:14-16 · Luke 24:13 · Luke 24:30 · Luke 24:34 · 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 · 1 Corinthians 15:6 · Matthew 28:11-15 · Acts 1:3 · Acts 1:9 · Acts 1:10 · Acts 1:11

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