When I think about the resurrection of Jesus, many questions come to my mind. Questions like: Who folded the clothes in which Jesus was wrapped after His resurrection? Why was the stone rolled away? Why was an angel sitting on the stone?
Today, let’s focus on one of these questions: why was the stone at the tomb rolled away? Have you also thought about it?
If the stone was not rolled away, would Jesus not have resurrected? Can a stone hold Jesus in the grave if it was not removed? Do physical things like stone have the power to prevent a spirit from moving?
When we begin to reflect deeply on the resurrection, we realize that it is not just a historical event but a powerful revelation of God’s authority over death, limitation, and the physical world. It also reveals God’s intention to make the truth accessible and undeniable to all who seek it.
When you read:
John 20:19 (NKJV)
“Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’”
John 20:26 (NKJV)
“And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, ‘Peace to you!’”
From these passages, we see that Jesus appeared to His disciples even when the doors were shut.
One of the passages clearly tells us that they locked themselves in because of fear of the Jews. This suggests that the doors were tightly shut—possibly the kind that could not be easily opened.
Yet, Jesus appeared in their midst and communicated with them.
So, if He could appear when the doors were shut, it shows that a physical barrier like a stone could not prevent Him from resurrecting.
This leads to a thought that kept coming to my mind, which I believe explains the reason the stone was rolled away.
The stone was rolled away so that everyone could clearly see that Jesus was no longer in the grave.
Anyone, like Peter, could go into the tomb and confirm that He had risen without any barrier preventing access.
The stone was rolled away so people could see clearly that the cloth used to wrap Jesus’ body after His death was still there, but His body was no longer in the tomb.
In other words, God was giving the whole world a clear sign that Jesus had truly resurrected. It was as if God was saying, “If you want to confirm His resurrection, go and see for yourself. The barrier that would have prevented you has been removed.”
This is truly powerful. It shows that God intentionally removed any obstacles that could hinder anyone from discovering the truth about the resurrection of Jesus.
So, if you want to know more about His resurrection, God has already removed the barriers—go and see, study, and learn for yourself.
Another very important point to understand before we conclude is that Jesus’ body that was placed in the tomb was a natural, mortal body.
The body that was buried was one that could be stopped by walls, one that could be killed, one that could feel hunger, become tired, and had many limitations.
But the body that resurrected was a glorified body with no limitations, as seen in the passages we read.
So how did the body that was buried in corruption rise in incorruption?
The reason is simple: God is showing us what happens to anyone who accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior.
The Bible says Jesus is the firstfruits among many brethren.
Romans 8:29 (NKJV)
“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
1 Corinthians 15:20 (NKJV)
“But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”
From these passages, we understand that Jesus went through this to show us what we will also experience.
Yes, if you believe in Jesus and are saved, you and I will be resurrected with the same kind of glorified body that Jesus had. It is a special body, yet it still looks like a recognizable human form.
So, when we all resurrect, we will see ourselves and still recognize one another.
The final aspect of this new life is that the spirit of anyone who believes in Jesus is made alive. This means such a person can now have a restored relationship and communion with God.
Thank God for the resurrection—it has given us so many blessings that we will only fully understand in eternity.
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