The Holy Terror of the Resurrection

The Holy Terror of the Resurrection | Matthew 28:5–8 Most Easter sermons focus on comfort—hope, peace, and new life. And while that’s true, it’s only part of the picture. What if we’ve been looking at the resurrection upside down? In this sermon, we turn the resurrection right-side up and see what Scripture actually reveals: not just comfort—but fear, authority, and total allegiance. When Jesus rose from the dead, it wasn’t merely a victory over death—it was a public coronation. God declared Him both Lord and Christ, the One to whom every knee will bow. This message walks verse-by-verse through Matthew 28:5–8 and shows: Why the resurrection should produce both fear and great joy How God comforts the righteous—but not the wicked Why Christ’s death had to be real for salvation to be real How the resurrection proves Jesus’ absolute authority Why Easter is not just about hope—it’s about submission The resurrection doesn’t just invite admiration. It demands allegiance. The question is not simply: Do you believe He rose? But: Have you bowed to Him as Lord? https://kingswayprescott.org