Jesus restored walking legs back to lame people, working voices back to mute people, seeing eyes back to blind people, and on a few occasions, life back to dead people. He restored truth to those who had none.
The religious leaders sought to destroy Him. Their best debaters attempted to humiliate Him. When all their attempts to sabotage His popularity failed, they hired a traitor and false witnesses to bring about His execution. As Jesus hung on the cross, they mockingly said, “He saved others, Himself He cannot save.” [2]
Jesus gave up His life to save others. He bore the sin of every murderer, rapist, dictator and yes, even the sins of the false prophets who murdered Him. That is why, God the Father forsook Him. It was for the forgiveness of people’s sins that He died.
However, in three short days, another cry was heard. It was the cry of His faithful followers. They had three key words to tell the world. They told the world, “He is alive!” Sin, Satan, and death lost! Jesus the CHRIST won! HE is Lord! He lives.
The angel said to the women, “’Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.’ So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to bring His disciples word.” [3]
This good news is continuing to spread. People all over the earth are embracing and proclaiming with great joy the saving work of Jesus Christ.
[1] Matthew 27:46, 50
[2] Matthew 27:42
[3] Matthew 28:5-8
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