The Importance of the Resurrection

Christians all around the world agree that Easter is the biggest day of the year for our faith. But why? Why is belief in the resurrection foundational? In this passage from Matthew 28:1-7 we see three things that the resurrection provided to Jesus' followers. And these three things are just as relevant to our lives today as they were two thousand years ago!

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. 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. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 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.”

- Matthew 28:1-7