Christ Reigns Triumphant

Discipleship and Mission

Called to Proclaim the Resurrection

Matthew 27:62-66 The Message

62-64 After sundown, the high priests and Pharisees arranged a meeting with Pilate. They said, “Sir, we just remembered that that liar announced while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will be raised.’ We’ve got to get that tomb sealed until the third day. There’s a good chance his disciples will come and steal the corpse and then go around saying, ‘He’s risen from the dead.’ Then we’ll be worse off than before, the final deceit surpassing the first.”
65-66 Pilate told them, “You will have a guard. Go ahead and secure it the best you can.” So they went out and secured the tomb, sealing the stone and posting guards.

For Reflection

Nothing can conceal Jesus from the world. Not the power of money, nor political systems.  Jesus is more powerful in his non-violent humble love than the most violent tyrant.  Set your eye on Christ.

Pray

Pray so that you can resist violent and unjust action.  Pray so that you can be a beacon of peace.

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