Matthew 28:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Bible Comments

Matthew 28:1

I. A day of mighty memories; (1) of the creation of the world; (2) of the resurrection of Christ; (3) of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

II. A day of noble and happy associations; (1) historical; (2) congregational; (3) personal.

III. A day of holy hopes; (1) of a holier Sabbath; (2) of a holier sanctuary; (3) of a holier character.

IV: A day of solemn duties; (1) private; (2) domestic; (3) public.

G. Brooks, Five Hundred Outlines of Sermons,p. 256.

References: Matthew 28:1. Spurgeon, Evening by Evening,p. 197. Matthew 28:1-10. Preacher's Monthly,vol. i., p. 298; H. R. Reynolds, Notes of the Christian Life,p. 242.Matthew 28:2. Spurgeon, Sermons,vol. xv., No. 863; S. Baring-Gould, One Hundred Sermon Sketches,p. 148. Matthew 28:5. W. Harris, Christian World Pulpit,vol. xiv., p. 368.

Matthew 28:1

1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.