Matthew 28:7-20

The Final Triumph (28:7-20).

Following this remarkable experience of the women, we now come to the climax of the Gospel, the resurrection appearances and the giving of the Great Commission. The subsection commences with an appearance to the women disciples, (a reminder of God's interest in the seemingly unimportant who are faithful in worship and service), goes on to deal with men's vain attempts to deny the resurrection by falsehoods, and finalises in the appearance of Jesus to His disciples in Galilee where He explains that He has taken His rightful place as Lord over Heaven and earth, and sends them out to proclaim His words throughout the world, and call all men under His Kingly Rule, with the assurance that His presence will be continually with them.

The subsection splits into three passages:

* Through the women both the angel and Jesus tell His disciples to go to Galilee (Matthew 28:7).

* The Chief Priests try to cover up the fact that the tomb which they had sealed has been found to be empty (Matthew 27:11).

* The disciples go to Galilee and see the risen Jesus, learn of His coronation, and receive their great commission, with the promise of His continual presence with them as they go to all the world (Matthew 27:16).