13 Apr 21 Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Reason #4
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Matthew 27:57 – When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus.
Reason #4: Jesus’ tomb was in a location that was well-known.
Jesus Himself was a poor man, but throughout His ministry, people were generous to Him, and even in His death one of His followers came forward to gift Him a tomb.
As Matthew 27:57 notes, a loyal follower of Jesus’ named Joseph of Arimathea gifted his tomb, which was private property registered by the government. This was a piece of land that would have been traceable and well-known, denoted by the fact that the women who visited Jesus the morning after the crucifixion knew exactly where to go.
Joseph was a wealthy man whose actions helped fulfill the prophecy in Isaiah that Jesus would be buried with the rich. He was well-respected in His community and used His influence to honor His Lord and Savior.
What blessings and riches, whether it be money or time, has God given you that you need to be a good steward of?
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