Session 7 Matthew 28:1-10,16-20

ANNOUNCED (MATT. 28:5-7)

notice the way the angel calmed the women while announcing Jesus’s resurrection.

5 The angel told the women,
“Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
6 He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples,
‘He has risen from the dead and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee;
you will see him there.’
Listen, I have told you.”

HIGHLIGHT:

Direct attention to Pack Item 5 (Poster: Matthew 28:6), displayed on the wall.

identify the factual evidence the angel provided in Matthew 28:6.

• “He is not here.”
  “He has risen.”)

the angel backed up his facts by inviting the women to step into the tomb and see for themselves.
He knew the resurrection of Jesus was true, and he wanted to make sure others knew this to be true as well.

EMPHASIZE:

verses 5-7
locate instructions the angel gave the women.
Discuss responses, which may include,

• “Don’t be afraid,”
• “Come and see,” and
• “go quickly and tell.”

Ask:

• Why was it important for the women to act with urgency in delivering the news of the resurrection?
• Should that same urgency be felt today? Explain. (p. 63)

TRANSITION:

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were obedient to the command given
by the angel of the Lord.
The news of Christ’s resurrection and message for the disciples to meet Jesus in Galilee
was not information that could afford delay.