Empty tomb

[dqhall]

This photo is of the first century ‘Tomb of the Kings’ in Jerusalem. It is like other first century tombs with a stone that was moved across the entrance to prevent animals from entering.

Mark 16:1 (WEB) When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 They were saying among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?” 4 for it was very big. Looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back.

On the third day Jesus rose from the dead.

First Century Rolling Stone Tombs - Jerusalem
OTHER ROLLING STONE TOMBS

 

[tim hu]

John 11: 25. Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

 

[Mak33y]

I love this passage, indeed Christ conquered death, now is fully alive seated at the right hand of the Father. Such power!