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The ultimate goal of redemption is to make us worshipers. The Lord Jesus Christ said: “…True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.” (John 4:23 ESV)

Worship, while difficult to define, is the result of being occupied with Christ – His person and work.

This weekly meditation is prepared by Dr. Sandy Higgins. Its purpose is to give believers truth to think about and develop in their own minds and hearts throughout the week. Ultimately, as the week progresses, daily worship will result in hearts full of adoration for the Lord Jesus on the Lord’s Day (Sunday) as believers gather to remember Him.

Dr. A.J. Higgins is the Editor of the Christian magazine, Truth and Tidings and is well known in many parts of the world for his relevant and clear Bible teaching. He lives in New Jersey with his wife Ruth.

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pramsay posted on December 21, 2009 15:53

Monday Meditation  

From the desk of Dr. A.J. Higgins

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A Tale of Two Tales

“Say ye His disciples stole Him away”

Matthew 28:11-15

The embarrassment of an empty tomb and the report of the watch did not leave the chief priests, elders, and Sanhedrin at a loss. They concocted the story which some still believe to this day: that the entire watch had fallen asleep and that fearful, cowardly disciples had come and stolen away the body. The lie was formulated, money was given to assure its success, and the report went out to deceive and blind men.

But other messengers were sent as well. The Lord sent out His own with an entirely different message: a message of life and future kingdom glory (vv 18-20). Theirs was not a message calculated to deceive or to blind men, but to make disciples and to teach them the truth of God. Rival messages still fill our world today. The only difference is that the one we bear has His promise and power behind it.

Question to Consider:

1.  Notice how each Gospel writer ends His Gospel account. Matthew closes His record with the Lord Jesus on a mountain in Galilee. How does that contrast with Mark, Luke, and John? How is it consistent with each writer’s goal? Is there a progression from Gospel to Gospel?

2.  “I am with you alway” closes the Gospel. Matthew began His story with “Immanuel, God with us” (Matthew 1:23). There is one additional significant time in Matthew when the Lord speaks of His assured presence. Where is it?

3.  What are some of the obvious weaknesses and inconsistencies in the account which the authorities devised to explain the empty tomb?

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This weekly meditation is prepared by Dr. Sandy Higgins. Its purpose is to give believers truth to think about and develop in their own minds and hearts throughout the week. Ultimately, as the week progresses, daily worship will result in hearts full of adoration for the Lord Jesus on the Lord’s Day (Sunday) as believers gather to remember Him.

Print this off. Keep it nearby for the week. Jot down your thoughts and responses to each question. What other questions come to your mind as you meditate on this verse?

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