Matthew 28:1
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 28:1?

2. How does Matthew 28:1 inspire us to honor the Sabbath in our lives?

3. What significance does "dawn on the first day" hold for Christian worship practices?

4. How can we emulate the devotion of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary?

5. What Old Testament prophecies connect to the events in Matthew 28:1?

6. How does Matthew 28:1 encourage us to seek Jesus in our daily lives?

7. How does Matthew 28:1 align with historical accounts of Jesus' resurrection?

8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Matthew 28:1?

9. Why does Matthew 28:1 mention two women visiting the tomb?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 28?

11. Do resurrection accounts contain contradictions?

12. The Gospels differ on the details of the resurrection (e.g., how many women went to the tomb, what angels said)—how can we trust them?

13. Why do the Gospel resurrection accounts contradict each other in details such as who arrived at the tomb?

14. Why do details in Matthew 28 about the resurrection differ from accounts in the other Gospels?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the presence of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary at the tomb teach us about the role of women in the early church and in our faith communities today?

2. How does the observance of the Sabbath by the women inform our understanding of rest and worship in the Christian life?

3. In what ways does the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week symbolize a new beginning for believers?

4. How can we, like the women at the tomb, demonstrate faithful devotion to Jesus in our daily lives?

5. What practical steps can we take to live in the hope and victory of the resurrection, and how can we share this message with others?1. How does the resurrection of Jesus affirm your faith in His divinity?

2. What do you learn about obedience and courage from the women who visited the tomb?

3. How does the reaction of the guards contrast with that of the women?

4. How does the conspiracy of the chief priests affect your understanding of truth and deceit?

5. How does Jesus' appearance to the women enhance your understanding of His post-resurrection encounters?

6. What does the Great Commission mean to you personally? How can you apply it in your life?

7. How does the phrase "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" offer comfort and encouragement in your faith journey?

8. How does the disciples' worship and doubt coexist in their encounter with the risen Jesus?

9. How can you handle and respond to misinformation or false narratives about Jesus in today's context, similar to the story spread by the chief priests?

10. How does the resurrection event affect your understanding of life, death, and eternity?

11. How can the actions of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary serve as an example in your own faith practice?

12. How can you work towards fulfilling the Great Commission in your everyday interactions?

13. What impact does the assurance of Jesus' omnipresence have on your approach to challenges?

14. How does the angel's message to the women about Jesus' resurrection inspire you to share the Gospel?

15. How does the resurrection story impact your view of the nature of God?

16. How does Matthew 28 inform your understanding of discipleship?

17. What can you infer about the authority of Jesus from His words in the Great Commission?

18. In what ways does the plot of the chief priests challenge the courage of your convictions?

19. How does the contrast between the faith of the women and the doubt of the guards speak to your own spiritual journey?

20. How does the ending of Matthew's Gospel inspire you to continue exploring the story of Jesus in other New Testament writings?

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