Matthew 28 1 10 Now after the Sabbath

Matthew 28: 1 -10 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.

Matthew 28: 1 -10 Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you. ” 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me. ”

Isaiah 40: 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

Psalm 147: 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.

Jeremiah 32: 17 "Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.

Colossians 1: 15 -23 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

Colossians 1: 15 -23 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—

Colossians 1: 15 -23 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Jesus is the image of God! • Big enough to love everyone, despite their flaws. • Big enough to forgive sins, now matter how awful they are. • Big enough to heal physical and emotional wounds. • Big enough to provide for us when we are in need. • Big enough to do the miraculous!

Jesus is the Lord of Creation • We don’t need to live in fear because our God has Authority over everything!

Jesus has authority over every power! • There is power in the name of Jesus • Even demons tremble at His name (James 2: 19)

Jesus is the Sustainer of all things! • He is our protector and our provider. • He keeps everything in working order.

Jesus is Stronger than Death! • He conquered death and the grave • He is the way to eternal life

Jesus is the Main Agent of Reconciliation! • Jesus’ work on the cross took everything that was polluted, ruined, and fractured and gave it hope!

Remember How Big our God is! • • We can trust Him to take care of us He forgives us and helps us forgive others He teaches us how to love others We can live in victory and not in fear