The Burial of Jesus: Its Significance

Often the Gospel of Christ is summarized by His death, burial, and resurrection. But why is His burial included in this? The burial of Christ is significant in the proofs of His resurrection and our understanding of the Gospel, salvation, sanctification, death, and the coming resurrection. This sermon looks at the details of Christ's burial to show the significance of His burial.

I. Servants at the Burial (Matt 27:55-61)
---A. The Servants
---B. The Services
II. Schemers at the Burial (Matt 27:62-66)
---A. The Schemers
---B. The Scheme
III. Significance of the Burial
---A. Truly Dead
---B. Fulfills Scripture
---C. Fulfills Curse
---D. Sanctifies the Grave for His People
---E. Sanctifies His People