This past weekend at Eastbrook, as we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus our Messiah, we paused our series “Becoming Real” on the Sermon on the Mount, and turned to Matthew 28:1-10.

This passage tells the first part of the resurrection narrative, with the angel addressing Mary Magdalene and the other Mary before they first encounter the risen Jesus.

You can find the message video and outline below. You can also view the entire “Becoming Real” series here, as well as the devotional that accompanies the series here. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home.

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“After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.” (Matthew 28:1)

The Dawning of Real Life (28:1)

• Sabbath rest
• The women
• The work already begun…Jesus is already gone from the tomb

Announcing Real Life (28:2-7)

• The angel’s appearance
• The angel’s message:
• Jesus was crucified
• Jesus is risen
• Go and share the message

Encountering Real Life  (28:8-10)

• “Afraid yet filled with joy”
• Bowing down to touch and worship
• Go and share the message

Living Real Life

• The living message of Christ
• The unlikely who live with Christ
• The charge to share the living message of Christ

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Dig Deeper

This week dig deeper into Jesus’ resurrection in one or more of the following ways:

• Consider memorizing Matthew 28:18-20 this week.
• Share with others, both believers and unbelievers, about what Jesus means to you. Pray about who God would have you share with this coming week or month. Don’t just think about it, but actually do it.
• As the weather improves, take a prayer walk around where you live. Pray for those who live near you that God would open their hearts to Jesus in new ways.