How does Matthew 28:7 encourage us to share the resurrection message today? The Text at a Glance Matthew 28:7: “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.’ See, I have told you.” What the Angel Said—And Why It Matters • “Go quickly” – urgency, no delay. • “Tell His disciples” – a clear audience; the message is meant to travel. • “He has risen” – the heart of the gospel, not speculation but a literal, historical fact. • “He is going ahead… there you will see Him” – assurance that the living Christ still leads and meets His people. • “See, I have told you” – divine authority backing the command. Timeless Principles We Can’t Miss • The resurrection is news, not advice; news must be delivered. • We don’t need to embellish the story—just relay the literal event. • Jesus is already at work “ahead” of us; we join Him, we don’t initiate. • First-hand witnesses (the women) were entrusted, showing every believer qualifies to speak. • Hearts are strengthened when the risen Lord is expected to be encountered (“there you will see Him”). How This Fuels Our Witness Today 1. Urgency: share while people still have time to respond (2 Corinthians 6:2). 2. Simplicity: keep the focus on the empty tomb (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). 3. Confidence: Christ is alive and active; we’re never alone in evangelism (Matthew 28:20). 4. Specificity: start with those we know, just as the women began with the disciples. 5. Authority: the same God who sent the angel now commissions us (Acts 1:8). Practical Ways to Live It Out • Begin conversations with “Did you know Easter is based on a documented event?” and share Matthew 28:7. • Write or text a short, personal resurrection testimony to family or friends this week. • Offer to read the last two chapters of Matthew with someone seeking truth. • Use social media to post a single verse—Matthew 28:7—paired with a one-sentence observation. • Volunteer in church outreach scheduled around Resurrection Sunday; mention the literal empty tomb. Scriptures That Echo the Same Charge • Luke 24:46-48 – “You are witnesses of these things.” • John 20:21 – “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” • Romans 10:14-15 – “How can they believe… unless they hear?” • 1 Peter 3:15 – “Always be prepared to give an answer… for the hope you possess.” Takeaway Matthew 28:7 turns the resurrection from a past event into a present commission. The angel’s words still ring: go quickly, tell confidently, and expect the risen Christ to meet people as they believe the good news. |
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