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Matthew 28:13-15
"13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole Him away while we slept.
14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day."

Here's the BRIBE!
The Roman soldiers who were guarding the tomb of Jesus turned in their full report to the chief priests. The chief priests paid them "LARGE MONEY" to LIE and tell the story in today's verses. This is a diabolical and evil act. Never underestimate people's treacherous ability.

"Oh what a tangled web we weave
When first we practice to deceive,"
- Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott
The chief priest's deception would not fool anyone who didn't want to be fooled. The Roman soldiers would have laughed as they took the BRIBE. The priest knew it was their own LIE and that no one stole the body from the tomb. Pontius Pilate knew the Roman laws and any soldier sleeping on duty would be executed. The Disciples were too scared to even venture out doors much less pull off a daring grave robbery! The only people this LIE works for is people who DON'T want to believe the TRUTH!

These events are all too typical. This is how people do things. We can never underestimate GOD'S will to do good! Jesus died on the cross for sinners. Even sinners taking bribes and telling lies.
God does things differently. 
Christ is RISEN!
He is RISEN INDEED! Hallelujah!!
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