The Last Mile: Life’s Witnesses

1. THE WITNESS OF CHANGED BELIEF. 27:57-60
2. THE WITNESS OF UNBELIEF. 27:62-66, 28:11-15
3. THE WITNESS OF SIMPLE BELIEF. 27:60; 28:1-10

The stunning reversal:

A The crucified Jesus is buried (27:57–61)

B   The religious leaders post the guards to prevent a lie (27:62–66)

C   The empty tomb, the angel, and the risen Jesus (28:1–10)

B′   The guards report to the religious leaders are commissioned to spread a lie (28:11–15)

A′   The exalted Jesus commissions the disciples to go and spread the truth (28:16–20)