Reactions to the resurrection

Matthew 28:8-15 (New Living Translation)

8The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message.9And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid! Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there.”

11As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened. 12A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe. 13They told the soldiers, “You must say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.’ 14If the governor hears about it, we’ll stand up for you so you won’t get in trouble.” 15So the guards accepted the bribe and said what they were told to say. Their story spread widely among the Jews, and they still tell it today.

what would be your first words to Jesus if he appeared to you?

Jesus' resurrection was already causing a great stir in Jerusalem. A group of women were moving quickly through the streets, looking for disciples to tell them the amazing news that Jesus was alive. At the same time, a group of religious leaders were plotting how to cover up the Resurrection. Today there is still a great stir over the resurrection, and there are still only two choices--to believe that Jesus rose from the dead or to be closed to the truth, denying it, ignoring it, or rationalizing it away. What has been your choice? Why?