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Matthew 28
Our retelling next to the Bible text it comes from. Each row lines up one scene with the verses it retells.
Between scenesVerses 1 to 15
This part isn't retold as its own scene.
1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. 7Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.” 8So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. 10“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.” 11While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened. 12And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money 13and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ 14If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15So the guards took the money and did as they were instructed. And this account has been circulated among the Jews to this very day.
Scene 1: On the MountainVerses 16 to 17
The eleven disciples went to Galilee. They went to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
When they saw Jesus, they worshiped him.
"But some doubted" (28:17).
Even after seeing Jesus alive, some were still unsure. Matthew tells us this honestly.
16Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
Scene 2: All AuthorityVerse 18
Jesus came to them.
He did not send the doubters away. He came closer.
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me" (28:18). Authority means the right and the power to rule.
18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Scene 3: Go and Make DisciplesVerses 19 to 20
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations" (28:19). A disciple is a follower and learner. All nations means every people in the world.
Jesus told them how: by "baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (28:19).
And by "teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you" (28:20).
19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Scene 4: "I Am with You Always"Verse 20
Then Jesus made a promise.
"And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (28:20). The end of the age means the end of this world, when Jesus comes again.
These are the last words in Matthew's Gospel.
20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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