WITNESS OF THE SOLDIERS!

WITNESS OF THE SOLDIERS!

Matt 27:54

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.

Matt 28:11-15

11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

      The difference between the witness of the centurion in Matthew 27 and the mercenaries in Matthew 28 is outstanding! One gathered evidence and made a decision. The others made a decision and then manufactured evidence.

      The lie that the disciples stole the body of Jesus stands alongside the truth of the rending of the Temple veil, the earthquake, the darkness, and the open graves. Too many strange occurrences accompany the death of Jesus to suppose his resurrection can be easily answered. Yet money is very convincing and the lie is still commonly believed by unbelievers. What do you believe? Is your decision based on the evidence or do you search for evidence to support your decision?

Dear Lord, it is resurrection day and I believe! AMEN