There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.
The Miracle happened before the violent earthquake. Jesus came back to life, rose from the dead, before the earthquake. The quake merely opened the tomb so the followers could get in and look around not so Jesus could get out. He had already risen and He stood outside the tomb!
Why is this important, what difference does it make? Perhaps not that much at first glance, but upon further consideration this is significant. The angel had nothing to do with Jesus' resurrection, the miracle took place before the angel's arrival.
The Heavenly Being was a messenger, an important part of the greatest and boldest announcement of all time. "He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." Matthew 28:6 (NIV)
This angel was the first to share the Good News. We have an empty cross and an empty tomb! He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!
Matthew 28:1-10
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