The Empty Tomb Matthew 28:115

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The Empty TombMatthew 281-15

• He is not here.
• He has risen, just as He said.
• Come see the place where the Lord lay.
• Matthew 286

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The Empty TombMatthew 281-15

• The Claims about the Tomb (Matthew 2811-15).
• The Facts about the Tomb (Matthew 281-10).
• The Importance of the Tomb (1 Cor. 1512-20).

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The Empty TombMatthew 281-15

• The Claims (Matthew 2811-15).
• The Names ...
• The DNA ...
• The Problems ...

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The Empty TombMatthew 281-15

• NAMES
• Jesus, son of Joseph (Written in Aramaic)
• Maria (Latin name, Written in Hebrew)
• Mariamne e Mara (Greek form, Written in Aramaic)
• Jose (rare form of Joseph, Written in Aramaic)
• Mathias (form of Matthew, Written in Hebrew)
• Judah, son of Jesus (Written in Hebrew)
• 4 other ossuaries one w/o an inscription stolen

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The Empty TombMatthew 281-15

• The Claims (Matthew 2811-15).
• The Names ...
• The DNA ...
• The Problems ...

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The Empty TombMatthew 281-15

• PROBLEMS
• The Names ...
• The Statistics ...
• The DNA ...
• The Location ...
• The Wealth ...
• Israels Department of Archeology ...

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The Empty TombMatthew 281-15

• The Claims (Matthew 2811-15).
• The Facts (Matthew 281-10).
• The tomb was secured.
• The disciples were afraid.
• The chief priests were dishonest.

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The Empty TombMatthew 281-15

• The Claims (Matthew 2811-15).
• The Facts (Matthew 281-10).
• The Importance (1 Corinthians 1512-20).
• No Message ...
• No Salvation ...
• No Hope ...