Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 28
In the final episode of Father Michael's Gospel of Matthew Study, we explore the profound narrative of Jesus's resurrection, the angel's message to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, and Jesus's divine command to his disciples. We also discuss the rumor that circulated during Matthew's time and its implications. The episode emphasizes the significance of baptism in becoming a disciple of Christ and concludes with the comforting assurance of Jesus's presence until the end of the age.
Notes
- The episode discusses Matthew chapter 28, the final chapter of Matthew's Gospel, which narrates the resurrection of Jesus. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary visit the tomb after the Sabbath. An angel of the Lord descends from heaven, causing an earthquake, rolls back the stone of the tomb, and sits upon it.
- he angel informs the women that Jesus has risen and instructs them to tell his disciples. The women depart quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy to relay the news to the disciples. Jesus meets them on their way and reiterates the angel's message.
- Some of the guards go into the city and inform the chief priests about the events. The chief priests and elders bribe the soldiers to spread the rumor that Jesus's disciples stole his body while they were asleep.
- The 11 disciples (minus Judas Iscariot) go to Galilee, to the mountain, where they see and worship Jesus. Jesus gives them the divine command to go out and baptize all nations in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and to spread the gospel.
- The episode emphasizes the importance of baptism in becoming a disciple of Christ. The episode concludes with the comforting thought that Jesus will be with his followers always until the end of the age.