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We may note some important lessons which this incident teaches.

1. That gloomy forebodings should never prevent us from doing our duty.

2. That those who talk of difficulties, have frequently but little knowledge of the actual state of affairs.

3. That difficulties, as difficulties, are sometimes more imaginary than real.

I. THE FEARS OF AN AWAKENED SINNER. These are represented in the earnest inquiry of the woman. Whence these fears?

1. They may be due to want of thorough knowledge of God's character.

2. That men who are exceedingly anxious in reference to any matter are prone to dwell upon the dark side.Let us look at the different forms which these fears assume.

1. The awaked sinner sometimes doubts the readiness of God to receive him.

2. Fears that he can never lead a godly life.

3. Fears that he will never be ready for heaven.

II. THAT THESE FEARS ARE GROUNDLESS. This is represented in the fact recorded here. Note —

1. That difficulties are oftentimes advantages.

2. Difficulties generally dwindle away as we grapple with them.

3. God has abundantly provided against every difficulty.

(D. Rowlands, B. A.)

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KJV: And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

WEB: They were saying among themselves, "Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?"