Mary had reason to weep, for she believed that Jesus was still dead. However, she was wrong. Jesus had risen. The empty tomb in light of prophecy and Jesus' own teaching should have caused her to rejoice but it took a personal appearance to bring her joy.

If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then there is no Christianity and no Christian Church. But early on the first day of the week, Jesus did rise. Christians are the most privileged of people because each one of them has greater treasure stored up in heaven than all the earthly riches combined.

Often we turn to the Apostle Paul's writings for doctrine but the Psalms are rich in doctrine.

The Burial of the Lord Jesus Christ was extraordinary.

The Christian faith is based on historical facts. God has opened hearts to receive these. Facts about the birth and death of the Lord Jesus Christ.