Lee Strobel, in his book, The Case for Christ, shows that there are over 24,000 ancient manuscripts & over 5,000 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament in existence. This is far more than any other ancient writings. The New Testament, the Apostles, Jewish and secular historians have all stood the test of time as they have declared The Witness of the Resurrection of Christ.
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Matthew Chapter 28 – The Witness of the Resurrection of Christ
…a message from Chaplain Aaron
- The Witness of Heaven
(Psalm 16:1-11; Psalm 49:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-9)
a. The Angels – Matthew 28:1-7; Mark 16:5-8; Luke 24:4-7; John 20:12
b. Jesus Foretells of His Death and Resurection
1st Note: Matthew 16:21 (Mark 8:31) and be raised again the third day.
2nd Reminder: Matthew 17:22, 23 (Mark 9:31) and the third day he shall be raised again.
Final Notice: Matthew 20:18 (Mark 10:34) and the third day he shall rise again
c. Jesus Shows His Glorified Resurrection
Matthew 28:9 & 10.
1 Cor. 15:4-7 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. - The Witness of the Watching World
a. The Thief on the Cross Luke 23:39-43
b. The Centurion – Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
c. The Soldiers – Matthew 28:4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
d. The Chief Priests Matthew 28:11-15. - The Witness of the Disciples
a. The 11 Disciples Saw Christ – Matthew 28:16-18.
b. 500 + EyeWitnesses Saw Christ – 1 Cor. 15:4-7
WHAT SHOULD WE DO NOW? Matthew 28:19, 20
Mark 16:15 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
