QT 9 Jul 18, Matt 28:8, The glorious news of the resurrection

Week	Passage	Date	Verse	Thought	Prayer
11	Matt 28:1-10	7/9	Matthew 28:8 (ESV) — So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.	How does anyone respond to angels telling you that a person, different from anyone you ever knew, has risen from the dead. He is going before you and will meet you back at your home in Galilee. Fear, yes. And great joy, yes. In fact, unbelievable joy. And with that, tremendous tears. It seems almost too unbelievable and too great. But it is true, my savior rose from the dead. He conquered death, the most difficult of all the punishments we received after rebelling in the garden. What an amazing day in history. What an amazing day for all of us who believe. He is the Firstfruits of a much larger harvest which will include all those who believe.	Father, it is glorious news. I can feel the joy and fear of the ladies in my own heart. What glorious news. And how unworthy we are to share in the resurrection. But thanks be to Jesus, whose death has removed our sin and paid the penalty of our rebellion.