The next day, on the Sabbath,27:62 Or On the next day, which is after the Preparation. the leading priests and Pharisees went to see Pilate.

The women fled from the tomb, trembling and bewildered, and they said nothing to anyone because they were too frightened.

Then they remembered that he had said this.

But the story sounded like nonsense to the men, so they didn’t believe it. 12However, Peter jumped up and ran to the tomb to look.

for until then they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead. 

 “Mary!” Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, “Rabboni!” 

A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe. 13They told the soldiers, “You must say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.’ 

Lord God my Father,

Make me aware of those who don’t believe the words they speak. Keep me from fear that holds back your desire and help me live in confidence with your teachings even if they sound unbelievable from my limited understanding. Help me to understand your desire for me without question and protect me from falling to temptation.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen