Commenttary on Matttthew 28::1--10 The resurrection accounts in the four gospels have similarities and differences. They are similar in that in each case the event is on a Sunday morning (two days after the crucifixion), Mary Magdalene is present at the tomb, and the tomb was found to be empty. But there are differences. (1) Because the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke seem to have the 'same view' on a lot of matters, they have been called the "synoptic" Gospels, from the Greek syn (same) and optic (relating to sight or view). In the Synoptic Gospels, the women arrive at the tomb early in the morning, either at dawn or after the sun had risen. In the Gospel of John, it is still dark. (2) There is a difference in the number and names of women present (except that Mary Magdalene is present in all four accounts). In Matthew's account, there are only two women (Mary Magdalene and the other Mary); Mark names three; Luke names three and adds that others had accompanied them to the tomb as well; John has Mary Magdalene alone. (3) Finally, there is a difference concerning the placement of the stone at the doorway of the tomb. In three of the gospels the stone had been rolled away prior to the approach of the women. Matthew's account is the exception. There an earthquake takes place, and an angel descends from heaven and rolls the stone away after the women arrive. Clearly, it is impossible to harmonize the details to everyone's satisfaction. Various proposals have been made to account for the differences. Perhaps the most satisfying one is that each of the four evangelists had a tradition from early times that had developed in different geographical and church contexts. In other words, while Matthew and Luke depended on the Gospel of Mark for the writing of their gospels in general, when they arrived at the Easter narrative they used the stories that they had known from their respective communities. They laid the Gospel of Mark to the side and used their own versions. To be sure, one can notice some identical wording between Matthew 28:5-8 and Mark 16:6-8, and there it is likely that Matthew took some material from Mark (including the speech of the angel and the flight of the women from the tomb), but otherwise Matthew used his own material. Matthew's account is the most dramatic of the four resurrection narratives. Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb; no reason is given. The earthquake takes place, and the angel rolls back the stone. As a story, the stage is now set for a marvelous event. We might expect Jesus to rise and come out of the tomb (as Lazarus does in John 11:41-44). Yet that does not happen. The resurrection has taken place already, while the tomb was sealed. The tomb is empty (28:6). In this gospel, as in the others, we do not actually have a "resurrection account" in the strict sense, but a "post-resurrection account." The transformation of the physical to spiritual body has taken place (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:42-57), an act of God that took place apart from human view. The angel commissions the women to tell the disciples of Jesus' resurrection and to let them know that they shall see him in Galilee (28:7). This is anticipated by the promise of Jesus himself in 26:32, and it is fulfilled at 28:16-20. Galilee has special meaning for Matthew. At Matthew 4:15-16 (quoting from Isaiah 9:1-2) it is called "Galilee of the Gentiles." Galilee is, we might say, the "doorway to the world." In both Isaiah and Matthew, the light of divine revelation is to extend to the Gentiles. The gospel is for all nations, not just Israel. Webssiitte:: www..quiioccccassiin..orrg -- Emaiill:: qbcc@quiioccccassiin..orrg Quioccasin Baptist Church 901111 Quiioccccassiin Road Henrriicco,, Viirrgiiniia 23229 Churrcch Offffiicce:: ((804)) 77411--23113 Fax:: ((804)) 77411--115011 Easter Sunday April 5, 2015 Dr.. Andrew M.. Moslley,, Jr.. Pasttorr Reverend P.. Frances Watson Ministterr off Educatti ion/ /Administtrratti ive Assisttantt
The Celebration of Morning Worship... 7:30 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Mr. Arthur W. Byrd, Jr., Deacon Superintendent He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley Were You There? No. 109 Because He Lives No. 120 The Call to Worship... Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die; and those who live and believe in me will never die. The Prayer of Invocation... In Unison Almighty God: through the rising of Jesus Christ from the dead you have given us a living hope. Keep us joyful in all our trials, and guard faith, so we may receive the wonderful inheritance of life eternal, which you have prepared for us; through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 29 He Is Lord The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation THE LORD S SUPPER No. 598 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration...No. 117 LOW IN THE GRAVE HE LAY The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Matthew 28:1-10 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir He Arose No. 118 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation He Looked Beyond My Fault No. 162-2- OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST Mrs. Lillian Anderson... 3212 Rosewood Avenue Mr. Arthur Byrd. Jr., Deacon... 6801 West Road Mrs. Michelle Crawford-Brooks... 8822 Midway Road Mrs. Dorothy Clark... 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 311 Mrs. Marie Collins... 5301 Orinda Drive, 23223 Mr. Moses Fenner... 2903 Lawson Street, 23224 Mrs. Florine Fleming, Deaconess... 6201 Whistler Road Mrs. Helen Foster... Beth Sholom Lifecare 1600 John Rolfe Prkwy - Room 208/Unit 2 Miss Helena Fountain... 607 Fountain Lane Mrs. Denise Hardy... 10640 Anna Marie Drive Mr. Herbert Jackson... 709 Parham Road Ms. Everlena King... 4403 Forest Hill Avenue Ms. Marjorie McIntyre... 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 209 Mrs. Mary Lee Reid... 1914 Pemberton Road Reverend Zenobia W. Scott... 1709 Joycelyn Court Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons... 2717 Fendall Avenue, 23222 Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Imperial Plaza, 1715 Bellevue Avenue, Apt 208 Mrs. Florence Tyler... 1819 Pemberton Road Reverend P. Frances Watson... 121 Taylor Avenue West, Hampton, Virginia 23663 Mrs. Lucy C. Wells... 9011 Midway Road Mr. Uriel Winfree... 3210 Hunters Mill Circle Mr. Charles Woodson, Deacon... 2135 Francis Road, Glen Allen Mr. James Woodson... 3221 French Avenue HOW MAY WE SERVE YOU? Sickness in the Home Desires Offering Envelopes Moved to the Address Below A Newcomer in the Community Seeking Church Membership Desires A Pastoral Call Children for Church School In Need of Prayer NAME PHONE ADDRESS DATE CITY STATE ZIP CODE Information supplied by: Please check desired one(s), tear off, and place in the offering plate or give to the Minister. DEACONS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL Mrs. Edith Lomax (804) 270-5895 and Mrs. Norma Hudgins (804) 270-1386 Please inform them of any persons that are sick -11-
QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH 9011 Quioccasin Road Henrico, Virginia 23229 SPONSORS SUMMER DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE 2015 June 15 th - August 7 th Monday Friday (7:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M) For Children Ages 6-12 To obtain additional information or to register your child, please contact Quioccasin Baptist Church at 804-741-2313 or Beverly Manley at 540-223-0864. Please leave a message if no one answers. Your call will be returned. Fax: 804 741-1501 Email: summercamp@quioccasin.org Visit our website at: www.quioccasin.org -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. George Willcox, Deacon John 3:16 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (MORTGAGE)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation Praise Him! (Tithes/General/EASTER)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation You Can t Beat God Giving No. 528 The Offertory Prayer... Mr. William Hudgins, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Unity Moment The Hymn of Preparation...No. 121 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today The Sermon... Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr., Pastor HE LIVES A MESSAGE OF JOY THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 119 He Lives THE LORD S SUPPER The Invitational Statement The Prayer of Confession/Dedication The Pardon...No. 201 Touch Me, Lord Jesus THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER Let Us Break Bread Together No. 358 There Is a Fountain No. 142 The Closing Prayer/Benediction/Grace... Minister The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Lord s Prayer No. 540 The Hymn of Fellowship/Dedication...No. 136 Glory to His Name -3-
The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6 KJV The Prelude... Mr. Paul Locke The Introit...No. 120 Because He Lives - chorus The Call to Worship... Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die; and those who live and believe in me will never die. The Prayer of Invocation... In Unison Almighty God: through the rising of Jesus Christ from the dead you have given us a living hope. Keep us joyful in all our trials, and guard faith, so we may receive the wonderful inheritance of life eternal, which you have prepared for us; through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 29 He Is Lord The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation THE LORD S SUPPER No. 598 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration...No. 149 HE WILL REMEMBER ME The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Matthew 28:1-10 Special Music... The Combined Choir The Children/Youth Mass Choir The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation He s Sweet, I Know No. 376-4-
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 CHILDREN S DAY The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. William Hudgins, Deacon John 3:16 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (MORTGAGE)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation Praise Him! (Tithes/General/EASTER)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation You Can t Beat God Giving No. 528 The Offertory Prayer... Mr. George Willcox, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Unity Moment The Preparational Selection... The Combined Choir The Sermon... Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr., Pastor HE LIVES A MESSAGE OF HOPE 10:55 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE Speaker Minister Charity Williams Member, Greater Saint Paul Holy Church Maple Hill, North Carolina 13 Year Old Servant of God Almighty Accepted the Call to Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the Age of 6 CHILDREN S DAY SACRIFICAL OFFERING - $50.00-8- THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 119 He Lives THE LORD S SUPPER The Invitational Statement The Prayer of Confession/Dedication The Pardon...No. 201 Touch Me, Lord Jesus THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER Let Us Break Bread Together No. 358 There Is a Fountain No. 142 The Closing Prayer/Benediction... Minister The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Lord s Prayer No. 540 The Hymn of Fellowship/Dedication...No. 136 Glory to His Name -5-
Announcements TODAY at 9:30 A.M. PASTOR AND PEOPLE ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MEETING April 6 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet April 6 at 7:00 P.M. Quarterly Church Meeting - BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE April 8 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZENS to travel to MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 8775 Mount Olive Avenue, Glen Allen, VA Reverend Melvin F. Shearin, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Farnham, VA will preach. The Church Van will leave the church at 10:15 A.M. April 8 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Instructor Reverend Kenneth Brown Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations Romans 15:7 April 8 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise April 9 at 6:00 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse April 11 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship Meeting Deep Run Park April 11, 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. DEACON HERBERT A. CRUSHSHON, JR. WALKATHON Deep Run Parkway Sponsors- Deacon s Ministry April 11 at 10:00 A.M. Tuckahoe Assoc Quarterly Meeting Tabernacle Bapt Ch. April 11 at 10:00 A.M. THE WOMEN S DAY CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 11 at 11:00 A.M. THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE WILL REHEARSE April 13 at 6:30 P.M. Trustees Meeting April 14 at 6:30 P.M. PASTOR AND PEOPLE ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MEETING April 14 at 7:00 P.M. THE WOMEN S DAY CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 15 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Instructor Reverend Kenneth Brown Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations Romans 15:7 April 15 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise April 16 at 6:00 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse April 16 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse April 18 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s Meeting April 18 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess Meeting April 18 at 12:00 NOON THE WOMEN S DAY CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 19 at 2:30 P.M. VIRGINIA STATE BANQUET Multi-Purpose Building WORKERS NEEDED ESPECIALLY MEN April 19 at 3:00 P.M. Male Chorus Engagement-Antioch Bapt Church Matthews, VA April 20 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet April 20 at 7:00 P.M. Women in Mission Ministry Meeting April 21 at 6:00 P.M. WOMEN S DAY PLANNING MEETING April 21 at 7:00 P.M. THE WOMEN S DAY CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 25 at 11:00 A.M. THE WOMEN S DAY CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 27 at 6:30 P.M. Meeting - Deacon s Ministry of Richmond and Vicinity First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Avenue April 29 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZENS to travel to FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 2700 Hanes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222 2015 Women s Day Weekend LUNCHEON Honoring the Legacy of Legends, Trailblazers and Visionaries Saturday, April 25, 2015 12:00 NOON 2:30 P.M. Multi-Purpose Building - Tickets $20 - SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, April 26, 2015 8:30 A.M. WOMEN S DAY SERVICE Sunday, April 26, 2015 ONE SERVICE - 10:00 A.M. Speaker Deacon Mary G. Herbin President, Women s Auxiliary Tuckahoe Baptist Association Member, St. James Baptist Church Blair Road WOMEN S DAY ASSESSMENT - $150.00 WOMEN S DAY ADVERTISEMENTS FULL PAGE $50 HALF PAGE $25 QUARTER PAGE $15 - BLANK AD BOOKLETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW - See Mrs. Norma Hudgins, Deacon, to obtain one today! May 3 REMAINING $50 DUE Men s Fellowship Sports Outing -6- -7-