Do You Believe – Back On Track

Do You Believe – Back On Track

March 31, 2024

Series: Do You Believe?

Erik Estep

Scripture: Matthew 28: 1-8

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the aftermath of Jesus’ crucifixion. Early on a Sunday morning some ladies who were followers of Jesus came to His tomb in order to put spices on His body. But when they arrived they noticed something very unusual. Jesus wasn’t in the tomb. At the time they didn’t recognize the significance of this event. But this event would enable people to get back on track with God.

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