Matthew 28: He Is Risen!

Early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary go to the tomb. An angel rolls away the stone and says, He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. The women meet Jesus and worship Him. The guards are paid to spread a lie. On a mountain in Galilee, Jesus gives the Great Commission and promises, I am with you always.

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¹ Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky and came and rolled away the stone from the door and sat on it.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² When they were assembled with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ saying, “Say that his disciples came by night and stole him away while we slept.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ If this comes to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until today.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ When they saw him, they bowed down to him; but some doubted.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org

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Matthew 28 · Preschool

He Is Risen!

Name Date

Color the picture. Point to the empty tomb, the stone rolled away, the angel and the women.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.”

Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Shout together: He is risen! Say: Jesus is alive! He is with us always.

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Matthew 28 · Grade 4

The Great Commission

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Read and Think

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. A great earthquake shook the ground, and an angel of the Lord rolled back the stone and sat on it. The guards trembled and became like dead men. The angel told the women, "Don't be afraid... He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying."

The women ran with fear and great joy to tell the disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Rejoice!" They held His feet and worshiped Him. Meanwhile, the guards reported to the chief priests, who paid them to say the disciples had stolen the body.

The eleven disciples went to the mountain in Galilee. When they saw Jesus, they worshiped, but some doubted. Jesus came and said all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to Him. "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

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What did the angel invite the women to do?
How did the chief priests try to cover up the resurrection?
What authority did Jesus say He had?
What did Jesus command His disciples to do?

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joyGalileerisenangeltomb

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the .
A great earthquake shook the ground, and an of the Lord rolled back the stone and sat on it.
He is not here, for he has , just like he said.
The women ran with fear and great to tell the disciples.
The eleven disciples went to the mountain in .

Think About It

Jesus' last words in Matthew are a promise: I am with you always. How does that promise help you obey His command to go and tell?
Who is one person you could tell about Jesus this week?

Memory Verse

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Matthew 28:20 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Jesus sent His followers out with a big job. How could you help someone at home learn more about Jesus?
How does the resurrection change the way we see death and the future?

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Matthew 28 · Grade 5

All Authority

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Read and Think

Matthew 28 is the climax of the Gospel. The resurrection vindicates everything Jesus said and did. Matthew's account emphasizes eyewitnesses: the faithful women who saw where He was buried are the first to see the empty tomb and the risen Lord. In a culture that often dismissed women's testimony, their central role is a sign of the account's honesty.

The angel's words, "he has risen, just like he said," remind readers that Jesus had predicted this repeatedly. The bribed guards' story actually confirms that the tomb was empty; the only question was how. Matthew notes that some of the eleven doubted, another honest detail. Worship and doubt can exist side by side, and Jesus still drew near to them.

The Great Commission ties together Matthew's themes. The Son of Man, given all authority as Daniel 7 foretold, sends His followers to all nations, fulfilling God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham. Disciples are made by baptizing into the one name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and by teaching obedience. The Gospel that began with Immanuel, which means God with us, ends with Jesus' promise: "I am with you always."

Show What You Know

Why is the role of the women as first witnesses a sign of honesty?
How does the guards' cover story actually support the resurrection?
What honest detail does Matthew include about the eleven on the mountain?
How does the Great Commission fulfill God's promise to Abraham?
How do the beginning and end of Matthew connect?

Crossword

Across

Jesus promised to be with us ____.
The disciples met Jesus on a mountain there.
The women came at dawn on the first day of the week (we call it Sunday).

Down

The angel rolled it away and sat on it.
He rolled away the stone.
Jesus was not there because He had ____.

Think About It

Why is the resurrection the foundation of the Christian faith?
Jesus drew near to disciples who worshiped and doubted. What does this mean for you when you have questions?

Memory Verse

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

Matthew 28:18 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you help someone learn to follow Jesus?
How does the resurrection change the way we see death and the future?
What is one specific way you could live out this chapter this week?

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