And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. Mark 14:3

The story of Jesus being anointed by Mary of Bethany is told in all four gospels, its believed that the women identified is Mary Magdalene. The gospels tell us she also pour the perfume on her hair and washed Jesus feet. Even though she was a great sinner, her love for Christ was displayed and her sins were forgiven

And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. Mark 14:4-5

Obviously many were upset with her actions, who does this sinful woman think she is? How dare she waste expensive perfume! Even though this was a beautiful act of honor to our Lord, many harden their hearts and cast evil onto Mary.

Don’t you ever feel like Mary? Do you try to honor the Lord with your heart but get resistance from many? Do you feel judged by others who think you can’t be a Christian because of your past?

And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. Mark 14:6

Jesus rebuked them all, told them to leave her alone. Jesus knows your heart and knows if your work is for The Lord, do worry what others think about you, only worry what God thinks about you.

For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. Mark 14:7

Nobody realized it but Jesus was preparing them for his ascension into Heaven. The anointing of his body, was with great timing and honor, as Jesus was about to lay down his life for us all. Remember to pay honor to your King in Jesus Name Amen

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Matthew 28:16-17

Even after all the miracles Jesus had performed and being resurrected from the dead, still some doubted. Many people say they can’t believe in Jesus Christ because there’s not enough evidence, yet these people had all the evidence in the world right before their eyes. Could it be you are going to reject Christ no matter what he shows you, no matter what miracles or blessings are in your life today, you will not believe

But notice many worshipped Jesus, and he didn’t rebuke them. If Jesus , who has risen from the dead, wasn’t Lord he wouldn’t allow himself to be worshipped. But he is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me Matthew 28:18

Jesus has declared before ascending into Heaven that all authority has been given to him, that’s all authority. There is no one greater than the Great I Am, as the only begotten. Which begotten means one of a kind

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

Jesus has commanded us to make disciples of all the nations, so its important we spread the good news of Christ to everyone we can. Especially the good news that Jesus has Risen and overcome death. Satan has no hold onto us anymore, all the chains have been broken in Jesus Name Amen

Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Matthew 28:7-8

The women disciples were the first to know that Jesus has risen, even though they were startled they were not surprised because Jesus had prophesied about his resurrection multiple times. So know that you know the good news, who have you told? Are you spreading the good news that Christ has Risen and has conquered death forever.

Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Matthew 28:9

Imagine the joy of being greeted by Jesus face to face, this will happen one day. Another notable is the woman bowed down and worshiped Jesus immediately. If Jesus wasn’t God in the Flesh he wouldn’t allow this, but every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” Matthew 28:10

Jesus has told his disciples and us to go tell the world, as Jesus commanded us to go make disciples of all the nations. As Jesus promised his disciples, they will see me, so will you. Put your hope and faith in Jesus Christ the one who has conquered the grave for evermore Amen

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. Matthew 28:1-2

The event that everyone was about to witness, is the greatest event in the history of mankind. No other event has more importance or changed the course of history than the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. An event so amazing, even to this day the details and evidence are still being debated and examined.

Why? Because on this day Jesus defeated death and Satan. There is no power of darkness that can stand against the Kingdom of God, because It is finished. Satans days are numbered and his schemes have no power over God.

His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. Matthew 28:3-4

Mighty Roman soldiers became weeping cowards in the presence of an angel of The Lord. The power of God is greater than any force in the universe, he spoke The Heavens and Earth into existence, and he raised Christ from the dead to live evermore and reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:5-6

It has been spoken and declared Jesus Christ has risen, he has risen! The body that was sacrificed for you and me has been resurrected forevermore. The shroud that covered Jesus body still bears the evidence of his shedded blood and image but he lives forevermore, he reigns forever because he is Risen Amen!

About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). Matthew 27:46

Its important to note the time Jesus died, 3:00 p.m. is when the Passover Lambs were sacrificed yearly. God was demonstrating to the Jews that Jesus is The Lamb of God, the atoning sacrifice for all our sins.

With Jesus cries it obvious he suffered greatly on the cross, why would God allow that to happen? Because Jesus was paying the price for all our sins, he suffered and tasted death so we didn’t have to. It’s also notable that David prophesied this in Psalm 22

And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. Matthew 27:50

In the book of Luke (23:46) it tells us Jesus said “Father into your hands I commit my Spirit”, this statement shows the obedience and love to lay down his life for others. In the book of John (19:30) it tells us he also said “It is Finished”, this was the final command that defeated death and Satan forever.

At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split Matthew 27:51

At that moment the “Veil was Torn” meaning God created his new covenant will all of us and he is now accessible for everyone. We are all the temple of God and the Holy Spirit dwells in us, the power of the Living God has been giving to us all

When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!” Matthew 27:54

After what they just witnessed, everyone including the Pharisees and Roman soldiers knew Jesus is The Son of God, Anyone who didn’t believe Jesus is Son of God was about to find out, God blackened the sky and created a huge earthquake that destroyed the temple and raised the dead from their graves. God displays his awesome power that he is the creator of The Heavens and Earth, he is in complete control, it is Finished in Jesus Name Amen

Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. Matthew 26:33

Jesus predicted that everyone would become offended by Jesus but Peter insisted he would never deny Jesus. And the rest of the disciples said they wouldn’t be ashamed of Jesus either, yet when it came time for his crucifixion they all scattered and abandoned him.

Isn’t this human nature? We say we are going to do one thing but when push comes to shove we retreat to save ourselves. Do you believe if you were in that situation you wouldn’t have denied Christ?

Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. Matthew 26:34

Peter probably didn’t understand Jesus prediction but he already knew he was going to be denied. Just as with Judas, he knew he was going to be betrayed because God can see the beginning and the end. How about you, are you denying Jesus before others?

Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. Matthew 26:74

Peter was approached three times whether he knew Jesus or not and he yelled “ I don’t know the man!” How could Peter of had such a change of heart? Before he told Jesus he would die for him now hes declaring he doesn’t even know him. Peter became afraid and submitted to peer pressure, do you conform to please others?

And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly. Matthew 26:75

Peter remembered what Jesus predicted and became remorseful. After that event Peter really became defeated and figured God was done with him after what he did. But as we read in The Bible Jesus eventually comes looking for Peter and even appoints him to build his Church upon.

Have peace knowing Gods mercy endures forever and he won’t leave you or forsake you in Jesus Name Amen

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. Matthew 26:14-15

Judas sold the Son of God for thirty pieces of silver, which is equivalent to about $600 today. Judas sold his soul to the devil, what does it profit a man to gain the world but to lose his soul? Judas was overcome by his lust for money and became a puppet for Satans scheme to kill Jesus

Unfortunately for Satan and the rest of the world, they are going to find out that Jesus has overcome the grave, he is the Resurrection and he will reign forever. Satan and his followers are about to be defeated forever at the cross

The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. Matthew 26:24

Judas was going to learn the hard way what happens when you betray God and follow Satan. He tried to give the silver back, but the blood was already on his hands. He was tormented by demons continually until he lost his mind and hung himself on a tree.

Think about what Judas gave up, what his life could have been. He was in the inner circle with the King of Kings, he could have had eternal life with peace and prosperity. Instead he followed the deceptions of Satan and ended up broken, defeated, and destroyed. Don’t end up like Judas, don’t betray your Lord and Savior. Satan only wants to destroy you, but Jesus wants to save you and give you eternal life Amen