Afraid Yet Filled with Joy

“Afraid Yet Filled with Joy”
Matthew 28:1-10

I. Finding the Tomb Empty (vv.1-7)
A. Commiseration

B. Commotion

C. Communication

II. Feelings the Women Experienced (v.7)
A. Fear

B. Joy

III. Flagging the Lessons Encountered (vv.8-10)

Fear is the natural response to the revelation of God's power.

B. Joy comes when we give up our expectations for God's expectations.

C. Mercy is available to those who believe that Christ rose from the grave.