Luke 24:2
And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
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Luke 24:2
And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
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The women likely worried about how they'd move the massive stone, but found it already rolled away, highlighting that God often handles our biggest obstacles before we even arrive. This unexpected divine intervention emphasizes that God's power is at work, even when we can't see it, clearing the path for His purposes.
These women, driven by love and grief, arrive at Jesus' tomb very early on the first day of the week, bringing spices to anoint his body. As they approach, they realize the enormous stone sealing the tomb has been rolled aside, a significant obstacle they had worried about, hinting that something extraordinary has already occurred.
The women arrived at the tomb with a huge problem: a massive stone sealing Jesus' resting place. But they found it already moved.
When Jesus' followers arrived at the tomb, they faced a significant physical barrier – a very large stone. Their immediate concern, as Mark's Gospel notes, was how they would even move it (Mark 16:3). Yet, upon reaching the tomb, they discovered the stone had already been rolled away. This wasn't human effort; it was the work of God's power, as confirmed by other Gospel accounts mentioning an earthquake and an angel. This removal signifies that when we trust God with our challenges, He intervenes to remove the obstacles we can't overcome ourselves. Our part is to bring our concerns to Him, and His part is to clear the path.
The women came looking for a dead body to anoint, but found something that completely defied their expectations.
The women's mission was steeped in grief and tradition: to prepare Jesus' body for burial. They brought spices and expected to find Him in the tomb. However, the empty tomb presented a profound shock. The discovery that the stone was rolled away was only the first part of the surprise. The ultimate revelation, confirmed by angels, was that Jesus was not there because He was alive! The angels' question, 'Why do you seek the living among the dead?' (Luke 24:5), highlights the fundamental disconnect between the women's sorrowful expectations and the glorious reality of the resurrection. This moment reorients their understanding from death to life, from despair to hope.
c. AD 30— this verse
Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus
Jesus is crucified and buried in a newly cut tomb owned by Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy follower. A large stone is rolled to seal the entrance.
Early morning, first day of the week after Passover
Women visit the tomb
Following Jewish custom, several women, including Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Joanna, go to the tomb early Sunday morning to anoint Jesus' body with spices.
Early morning, first day of the week after Passover
Stone is rolled away, tomb is empty
The women find the massive stone sealing the tomb has been rolled aside, and upon entering, they discover the body of Jesus is missing.
Early morning, first day of the week after Passover
Angels announce resurrection
Angels appear to the women, announcing that Jesus has risen from the dead, just as he had predicted. They are told to inform the disciples.
Early morning, first day of the week after Passover
This passage describes the same event, including the earthquake and the angel rolling away the stone, providing a parallel account of the supernatural intervention at the tomb.
Mark 16:4This verse highlights the women's initial concern about who would roll away the great stone, making the discovery of it already moved even more astonishing.
John 20:1This account focuses on Mary Magdalene's solitary visit and her discovery of the stone being removed, setting the stage for her immediate assumption that Jesus' body was stolen.
Psalm 118:22This Old Testament psalm speaks of the stone that the builders rejected becoming the cornerstone, which Christians interpret as a prophecy fulfilled by Jesus' resurrection and validation by God.
clarkeLuke 24:2: "And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre."
They found the stone rolled away - An angel from God had done this before they reached the tomb, Matthew 28:2 : On this case we cannot help remarking, that, when persons have strong confidence in God, obstacles do not hinder them from undertaking whatever they have reason to believe he requires; and the removal of them they leave to him: and what is the consequence? They go on their way comfortably, and all difficulties vanis…
pulpitLuke 24:2: "And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre."
Verse 2. - And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. The tomb in which the body of the "King's Son" was laid was in a garden close by the scene of the Crucifixion. It had been recently hewn out of a rock, the low ridge opposite the slight ascent of Calvary. "In front of a tomb belonging to a rich family there was generally a vestibule open to the air, then a low entrance sometimes, as in this case, on the side…
The women likely worried about how they'd move the massive stone, but found it already rolled away, highlighting that God often handles our biggest obstacles before we even arrive. This unexpected divine intervention emphasizes that God's power is at work, even when we can't see it, clearing the path for His purposes.
These women, driven by love and grief, arrive at Jesus' tomb very early on the first day of the week, bringing spices to anoint his body. As they approach, they realize the enormous stone sealing the tomb has been rolled aside, a significant obstacle they had worried about, hinting that something extraordinary has already occurred.
These women, driven by love and grief, arrive at Jesus' tomb very early on the first day of the week, bringing spices to anoint his body. As they approach, they realize the enormous stone sealing the tomb has been rolled aside, a significant obstacle they had worried about, hinting that something extraordinary has already occurred.
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Peter and others examine the tomb
Upon hearing the women's report, Peter and other disciples rush to the tomb, finding it empty and the grave clothes laid aside.
"And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb," — The women likely worried about how they'd move the massive stone, but found it already rolled away, highlighting that God often handles our biggest obstacles before we even arrive. This unexpected di…