The story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ can be found in the four gospels:  Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  

Since each gospel may differ slightly, we will read and study from the gospel according to Matthew.  

After you have read the story, challenge yourself by answering the questions on the next page.    

  We pray that God will bless you with understanding as you read and study His Holy Word.

Bible Reference:  Matthew 28:1-10

   1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.

 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 

4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, Who was crucified.

 6 He is not here; 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 is going ahead of you into Galilee.  There you will see Him.’  Now I have told you.”

8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” He said.  They came to Him, clasped His feet and worshiped Him. 

10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid.  Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see Me.”

The Kingdom Lesson in This Story 

Jesus loved us so much that He died on the cross, was buried, and was resurrected for our sins.  If we believe in Jesus and follow God’s commands, we will have a new beginning.