Matthew 28:4
The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 28:4?

2. How does Matthew 28:4 demonstrate the power of God's presence?

3. What can we learn from the guards' reaction to the angel's appearance?

4. How does this verse connect to other instances of angelic appearances in Scripture?

5. How should believers respond when faced with God's overwhelming power today?

6. What steps can we take to strengthen our faith in God's mighty acts?

7. How does Matthew 28:4 support the belief in the resurrection of Jesus?

8. What historical evidence exists for the events described in Matthew 28:4?

9. Why did the guards become like dead men in Matthew 28:4?

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

11. What are the key elements of Christ's death and resurrection?

12. What is the Bible's perspective on anxiety?

13. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 - How can believers claim 'the Lord is faithful' if historical evidence suggests countless faithful people still suffer or face calamity?

14. How can one faithfully follow the teachings of Christ?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the reaction of the guards to the angel's appearance challenge or affirm your understanding of God's power?

2. In what ways can we cultivate a faith that responds to God's presence with trust rather than fear, as seen in the contrast between the guards and the women at the tomb?

3. How does the reality of the resurrection impact your daily life and decisions? Reflect on specific areas where this truth can bring transformation.

4. Consider a time when you experienced a "divine intervention" in your life. How did it change your perspective or direction?

5. How can the account of the guards and the angel encourage you to be more aware of God's presence and activity in the world around you?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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