I had a question at life group tonight about other people being resurrected from the dead and people using this to discredit Jesus doing it. I never really noticed before when reading the Resurrection story that this happened so I thought I would spend my QT reading this Scripture. I read through Matthew 27:51-53 and sure enough it talks about tombs breaking open and holy people being raised to life and coming out of the tombs and visiting relatives. However they didn't appear to people until after Jesus resurrected which I think is significant. I also think it's significant that is was apparently only holy people who this happened to. It is just kind of mentioned in passing, but this was so unbelievably amazing if you really think of it. I'm surprised this isn't talked about more. I can't imagine a loved one of mine who has died, like my dad, showing up on my door step. I've dreamed about it, but it truly happened to some families back then. Did they remain alive or did they go up to heaven when Jesus ascended? What did they say? How did the families react? Why did this happen? What was the point?
I know all of this isn't something to necessarily dwell on of course because Jesus' death and resurrection is the most important because He died and resurrected for EVERYONE, but it is interesting to look at the events surrounding the most incredible act of love ever.
What an impressive and earth shaking (literally:) ) time in history to be a part of. I'm so glad we have a record of it to read and become closer to our past brothers and sisters in Christ and most importantly learn more and grow closer to our Lord.
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