Matthew 28:1-10

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • "The Victor," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • "The Empty Tomb," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • I.XIV.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • II.LXX, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
  • Book VIII, Chapter 16, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
  • From the Catena Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • The Nature of Christ's Resurrection, Samuel Willard, c. 1700.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • "The Tomb of Jesus; Matthew 28:6," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1855.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Matthew 28:1-10, Arland J. Hultgren, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
  • "First Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Easter Sunday," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "We should not see the event as proving resurrection as a belief, since that would have been widespread. It was more that this Jesus had been raised, had been raised first of all, and, as follows later in the chapter, has a role to exercise and a commission to give. That commission, in turn, directs attention to the ministry and teaching of Jesus as the good news."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "Encountering the Resurrection," Blogging toward Sunday, Craig T. Kocher, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
    • "Not everyone has the beloved disciple’s faith, or the depth of Mary’s love. But all of us sitting in worship on Easter can find hope in Peter."
  • "From Tragedy to Joy," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
    • "How has tragedy touched your life? How have you reacted? How have you growth from the experience?"
  • Matthew in the Margins, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
  • Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "We need to proclaim a radical resurrection faith in the present, not just a historical event."
  • "Beyond the Sabbath," Jerry Goebel, One Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study and activities.
    • "Here is where the Gospel must always lead us.  From “Come, see,” to “Go and take.”  We cannot have one side of the Gospel message without the other.  If our come and see does not lead to go and take, we are not obedient followers."
  • "Expectation," Frederick J. Streets, The Christian Century, 1993.
    • "The resurrection story is not only about hope. It is a testament to the presence of God among us. It is good to know that God will not separate God's love from us. We may distance ourselves from God, but God is as close to us as a prayer in our hearts."
  • "God Goes Ahead of Us (Matt 28:1-8)," John C. Purdy. Chapter 12 of God With a Human Face (1993), republished at Religion Online.
    • "As so often happens, the great discovery was the work of amateurs. An amateur is, in the primary sense of the term, a "lover." Surely the Marys went to the tomb out of love...if we know anything of human nature, we know that love was the primary force that drove them there. Love is a more reliable alarm clock than Faith or Hope - more likely to get you out of bed and get you going early in the morning."
• Articles & Background:
  • "Empty Tomb," "Death and Resurrection of Jesus," "Resurrection Appearances of Jesus," wikipedia.
  • "Recognizing the Risen Lord," Marianne Sawicki, Theology Today, 1988.
    • "Action on behalf of the needy is not an implication of resurrection faith, but a precondition for it. Talk about resurrection is literally meaningless in the absence of such action. This raises the serious question of what it takes to speak correctly today about resurrection, to mean what the tradition has meant by the term."
  • "The Red-Haired Saint: Is Mary Magdalene the Key to the Easter Narratives?" James T. Baker. Religion Online.
  • "Jesus and Women in Matthew," Jane Kopas, University of Scranton. Theology Today, 1990.
    • "It is not only the gentiles but mothers and daughters and other marginalized people or outsiders who get a special hearing from Jesus, Not only do they receive a special hearing, but they seem to hear and see the possibilities in his mission beyond what others see."
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  • Baker, James T., "The Red-Haired Saint: Is Mary Magdalene the Key to the Easter Narratives?" The Christian Century, 1977.
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  • Brown, Raymond E., "The Resurrection in Matthew," Worship, 1990.
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  • Burghardt, William, S.J., "Gospel Joy, Christian Joy," The Living Pulpit, 1996. (see Joy issue focus of The Living Pulpit 5.4, 1996.)
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  • Clayton, Kimberly L., "When Death No Longer Determines Our Living," Journal for Preachers, 2008. Sermon.
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  • Copenhaver, Martin B., "Laughter at Easter," Journal for Preachers, 2007. (Sermon)
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  • Cousar, Charles B., "Make It as Secure as You Know How," Journal for Preachers, 2003.
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  • Enniss, P.C., Jr., "Easter Fears," Journal for Preachers, 1988. (Sermon)
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  • Heil, John Paul, "The Narrative Structure of Matthew 27:55 - 28:20," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1991.
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  • Jarvis, Cynthia A., "Matthew 28:1-10, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1988.
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  • Kelly, Geffrey B., "Finding Sustenance in the Midst of Disappointment," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Kopas, Jane, "Jesus and Women in Matthew," Theology Today, 1990.
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  • Lamborn, Amy Bentley, "I Know that My Redeemer Lives," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Lyle, Kenneth R., Jr., "Preaching the Resurrection to Experience the Risen Christ," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Minear, Paul S., "Matthew 28:1-10, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1984.
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  • Mitchell, Ella Pearson, "Humble Before the Power of God," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Pierce, Brian J., O.P., "Romero, Resistance, and Resurrection," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Sappenfield, William J., "Love Strong Enough to Defeat Death," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Sawicki, Marianne, "Recognizing the Risen Lord," Theology Today, 1988.
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  • Sheeley, Steven, "The Exercise of Jesus' Royal Power: Lent through Trinity Sunday," Review & Expositor, 2007.
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  • Smith, J. Alfred, Sr., "Understandings of the Resurrection," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Streets, Frederick J., "Expectation," The Christian Century, 1993.
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  • Weaver, Dorothy Jean, "Matthew 28:1-10, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1992.
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  • Wenham, D., "The Resurrection Narratives in Matthew's Gospel," Tyndale Bulletin, 1973.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "It's How You Believe," Nathan Mattox, Leaves from the Notebook of a Tamed Optimist.
  • "The Insecure Tomb," the Rev. Dr. Mary Hinkle Shore, Day 1, 2008.
  • "Buried with Christ -- Raised with Christ," - Easter Vigil - 27 March 2005, Hubert Beck, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
  • "Frozen Moments and the Other Mary," John Jewell, 2002.
• With Children:
  • "The Resurrection," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
  • "Promises," Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • "The Easter Story," Linda Edwards, The Children's Chapel.
  • "Mary Magdalene Speaks to the Risen Christ," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
  • "The Bodysnatchers," Jane and Mark Lewis, Potted Jam.
  • "Sunrise TV," Jane and Mark Lewis, Potted Jam.
  • "The First Day of the Week," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
  • "Mourning for Jesus," Michael English, Milton Parish Church Drama Resources.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Easter Sunday, Lectionary Clipart, Hermanoleon Clipart.
  • Holy Week (+ Easter) Clip Art (Free), United Methodist Church General Board of Global Ministries.
  • Matthew 28:1-10, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
  • Matthew 28:1-10, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
  • Clip Art, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Matthew 28:1, 2, 5, 6, 7. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Crown Him With Many Crowns
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Resurrection
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Resurrection
• The above links are for the study of specifically Matthew's resurrection account. See also Study Links and Resources for the general Accounts of Jesus' Resurrection
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Matthew