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SOME DOUBT

Matthew 28:17 & 18
"17 And when they saw Him, they worshipped Him: but some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth."

Our study series leading up to Easter is titled "Lift High the Cross." It is giving us the opportunity to learn and review important things about our FAITH in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We just read about RECONCILIATION; we are given the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God because of JESUS!!! 
We are "a NEW CREATURE!" 
And, "we are AMBASSADORS for Christ!" 
We need to build relationships with people so they will come to Christ, and Jesus will take them to GOD. It's an amazing relationship. 

Next, we are going to read the last words Jesus said to the Ambassadors He recruited when He walked the dusty roads of Judea. We are turning to the last verses of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter twenty-eight, beginning with verse seventeen; "And when they saw Him, they worshipped Him: but SOME DOUBTED." It's unbelievable that some people present at the resurrection DOUBTED!?!? But, here it is recorded by Saint Matthew. This really underscores how mysterious and supernatural the resurrection was. Let us truly appreciate the precious GIFT of FAITH we receive from the Holy Ghost, that we can read about the experience and believe!

"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, ALL POWER is given unto Me in heaven and in earth." These words are spoken by the person they saw DIE, BURRIED and RETURNED from death!!! Now, He is saying He was given power and authority over all creatures, and all things in heaven and earth. At this point Jesus should have their undivided attention. We need to pay attention to what He says next. 
LISTEN UP!
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