05/31/2026
JESUS RESURRECTION Sunday school May 31 2026 Truth for my life: I will find hope and eternal life through Jesus’gospel. Truth about covenant: Jesus' resurrection conquered our final enemy death. Lesson text: Matthew 28:1-20 Focus verse: Matthew 28:6-8 MATTHEW 28:1-20 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
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.
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. …..Is there a God beside me?....Friends, all the little “g” gods are still in the grave, if they ever were. We have an empty tomb to prove the one God of heaven and earth lives, Jesus said in revelations, Fear not I am the first and the last; I am he that liveth and was dead; and behold I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and death. According to as his divine power he has given unto us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue. Jesus rose and those that sat in darkness saw a great light, today if you are born again, you also have seen this great light shine into your life and transform you like only God can. Jesus said you are cleansed through the word I have spoken, impurities start surfacing to the top and you come to realize something needs to be done here, a trip to the altar of repentance changes everything. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, He spoke and holy men of old wrote and repeated it, this is how we have a Holy bible. In our lesson today the greatest event of all time took place, the resurrection of Jesus, it affected every soul before and after. Jesus said he would be three days and nights in the heart of the earth, those who had already gone by way of the grave needed to hear the gospel preached also, all have this opportunity because we have a righteous God. Death was defeated friend, we celebrate it every Easter, eternal life through Jesus Christ who sits at the right hand of the throne. Gospel means “good news”, and that is exactly what Mary ran back and shared that morning. After seeing everything they saw, for the disciples all hope was gone, all they knew was they were probably next. Until Mary came in excitedly saying she had seen the Lord he is alive. When we know the truth and respond, we through baptism in that mighty name of Jesus, die with Christ, as Jesus was dead and placed in the tomb, we go down into the water of baptism and die with Christ, but as Christ rose we also come up out of the water and rise to newness of life in Christ Jesus. A new creature born again of the water and the Spirit, transformed by the power of God. This is the greatest miracle every time it takes place, all of heaven rejoices every time a soul is saved. I tried to clean myself up for years bound by sin and one trip to the altar changed everything. See within myself there was no power to change, but through the indwelling Spirit, the Holy Ghost, Jesus moves inside and fills you and that is where the power comes from, to take a bold stand against sin, that was trying to take me to a devil's hell. Do you want a new life today? Everything you try brings no real joy, well friend good news, today is the day of salvation, for you to turn your life around. Find an altar of repentance, get your life right with God and you will never regret it, we may never be famous but when our heart stops beating we will be right with God and that is all that matters. Can you say “Thank you Jesus”. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.