Tag Archives: St Matthew

The resurrection of Jesus – part 4 – The guard on the tomb

The resurrection of Jesus – part 4 – The guard on the tomb There is one detail of the resurrection story that we find only in St Matthew’s gospel, and that is the posting of a guard on the tomb. This is how it reads in the NIV translation. Matthew 27: 62 – 66 TheContinue reading “The resurrection of Jesus – part 4 – The guard on the tomb”

Luke 3: 21 – 38 The baptism and genealogy of Jesus

Luke 3: 21 – 38 The baptism and genealogy of Jesus When all the people were being baptised, Jesus was baptised too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my son, whom IContinue reading “Luke 3: 21 – 38 The baptism and genealogy of Jesus”