Matthew 28: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Matthew 28 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

After the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary go to see the tomb (vv. 1-2). An angel of the Lord appears, rolls away the stone, and reassures them not to be afraid (vv.

Key verse

“Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.”
Matthew 28:18 (WEB)

Outline

Matthew 28:1–4 The Resurrection Announcement
Matthew 28:5–8 Angel's Message to the Women
Matthew 28:9–10 Jesus Meets the Women
Matthew 28:11–15 Guards Report to the Priests
Matthew 28:16–20 The Great Commission

Discussion questions

In v6, what does the angel say about Jesus' presence in the tomb?
In v10, what does Jesus ask the women to tell the disciples?
The guards' fear described in v4: why do they become like dead men?
In v19, what does Jesus mean by 'all nations' in the Great Commission?
When has a moment of 'great joy' (v8) compelled you to share good news?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Matthew 28: Mark 16, Acts 1, Luke 24.

Before next time: read Mark 1.