Matthew 27:57-28:20

The Reality of Resurrection

I. The Context of Resurrection - Matthew 27:57-66

A. Being buried - Matt. 27:57-61; 1 Cor. 15:3-4

B. The significance of burial

1. Baptism - Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12

C. Securing the grave and sealing the stone - Matt. 27:62-66

II. The Phenomena of Resurrection - Matthew 28:1-8, 11-15

A. Earthquake - Matt. 28:1-2

B. An angel of the Lord and his message - Matt. 28:2-7

C. The evidence of resurrection - Matt. 28:2, 6-7

1. Stone rolled away - v. 2

2. Empty tomb - v. 6

3. The place where He lay - v. 6; Luke 24:12; John 20:2-10

D. The response to the resurrection

1. Fear and joy - Matt. 28:8

2. Remember the Lord's words - Luke 24:5-9

3. Disbelieving - Luke 24:10-11

4. Believing a lie - Matt. 28:11-15

III. The Post-Resurrection Appearances - Matthew 28:9-10, 16-20

A. His appearance to Mary Magdalene - Matt. 28:9-10; Mark 16:9-11; John 20:11-18

B. His appearance to Peter - Luke 24:34; 1 Cor. 15:4-5

C. His appearance to the two on the road to Emmaus - Luke 24:13-35; Mark 16:12, 13

D. His appearance to the disciples in Jerusalem (Thomas absent) - Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-25

E. His appearance to Thomas with the other disciples - John 20:26-29; 1 Cor. 15:5b

F. His appearance to the disciples by the Sea of Galilee - John 21:1-24; 1 Cor. 15:6

G. His appearance to the eleven on a mountain in Galilee - Matt. 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18

H. His final appearance and Ascension - Luke 24:44-53; Mark 16:19-20