Matthew 27:62–28:15 | Resurrection

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What if the most important question isn't what you'd ask God, but whether you believe Jesus rose from the dead?

The episode is a sermon from Castleview Church, part of a series on the Gospel of Matthew. The speaker begins by posing a general question about what one might ask God, then narrows it to the central question of whether one believes Jesus rose from the dead. He reads the passage from Matthew 27:62–28:15, which describes the chief priests securing the tomb, the angel appearing to the women at the empty tomb, and the guards being bribed to spread a story about the disciples stealing the body. The speaker then analyzes the text, presenting three pieces of evidence for the resurrection. First, he discusses the tomb being secured with a Roman seal and guard, yet found empty, with competing explanations from the women and the religious leaders. Second, he highlights the witnesses: the women, whose testimony was culturally devalued, and the disciples, who transformed from fearful to bold preachers. He references historian Bart Ehrman acknowledging that something must have happened to convince them. Third, he points to the detail of the women holding Jesus' feet, arguing it indicates a physical resurrection, not a vision. The speaker then explores the implications if the resurrection is true. He states it validates all of Jesus' claims, focusing on two: that Jesus will judge and that he will save. He discusses Jesus' teachings on judgment from earlier in Matthew and the fear it should inspire, citing Johnny Cash's song 'The Man Comes Around.' He also explains how the resurrection confirms Jesus' saving work, offering forgiveness and hope. The sermon concludes with practical applications for believers, such as assurance in suffering, freedom from fear of death, and future resurrection, ending with a call to faith and prayer.

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A patient case for the bodily resurrection, grounded in testimony, touch, and the feet of Jesus.

Matthew's resurrection account is framed around a direct question: do you believe this? The sermon starts with the questions people bring to God, then shifts toward the response demanded by Jesus' resurrection.

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You want a resurrection sermon where Jesus' feet carry the argument.

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