“When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’ Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid”—Mark 16:1-8

The first words from the angel at the tomb gave comfort and hope as he told the women they did not need to fear. The angel said that Jesus was no longer there but instead he has risen! What solace it brings to know that once and for all Jesus Christ died on the cross and conquered the grave. How encouraging to know that through his miraculous sacrifice all humanity may repent and come to Salvation!

Pastor John Miller gives a special Easter message using Mark 16:1-8 titled, A Visit To The Tomb.