Four Miraculous Events Took Place

The first event was the tearing of the temple veil. This was a symbolic gesture indicating that God’s presence was now accessible to all. As 2 Corinthians 3:16 states, “where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” Prior to Jesus’ death, access to God was only available to a select few. After Jesus died, the veil was torn – anyone could now approach God and receive His grace and mercy.

The second event was the resurrection of the saints. Matthew 27:52-53 states that many of the dead were resurrected and walked out of their tombs after Jesus had died. This event demonstrated God’s power and revealed His promise of eternal life to those who believe in Him.

The third event was an earthquake. I Matthew 27:51, we see that an earthquake shook the area when Jesus died. This earthquake symbolized the shaking of the foundations of our understanding as we were forced to reevaluate our beliefs in light of this powerful event.

The fourth event was the darkening of the sun. In Matthew 27:45, we see that the sun became dark when Jesus died. This symbolized the darkness of our sin and our need for redemption. It also symbolized the hope that comes with redemption – just as day follows night, we can have hope that our sins can be forgiven through Jesus’ death.

These four extraordinary events that occurred just right after Jesus died demonstrate God’s power and glory. They show us that, no matter what we may be going through in our lives, God is still in control and will bring us peace and understanding in due time.

My Beloved Brothers and Sisters, it is only through Jesus’ death that we can experience true freedom and hope for eternity. As Isaiah 53:5 states, “by his wounds we are healed.”  Let us never forget that just right after Jesus died, these four miraculous events took place – events that transformed our world ever.

So, my church family, remember this: hope is never far away – even right after Jesus died.