Comparison Of The Resurrection In The Four Gospels

Comparison of the resurrection accounts in all four Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John discussed many important accounts about the resurrection of Jesus that were very similar. However, each author discussed the resurrection accounts slightly in a different way, recording other specifics and highlighting more details than the others. In my opinion, the resurrection account is one of the most important accounts in the gospels. The four Gospels have several similarities and differences of the resurrection of Jesus, in which all facts from each account are speaking the same facts but in different ways. After reading each account, I observed that all four gospels recall the resurrection being on Sunday, the first day of the week. In addition, each gospel had a similarity of the time that the resurrection took place. Each gospel said that it took place early in the morning. When it comes to who was mentioned at the sepulchre (tomb) that is when we can see differences. Each gospel mentioned different people present at the sepulchre.
In the gospels Matthew and Mark, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and Mary at the sepulchre.
In addition, in the book of John the scriptures only mention Mary Magdalene at the tomb. Based on my reading of the resurrection in Luke, the scripture used the word they, but did not specifically say who was present at the tomb. When reading the gospels Mark and Luke I discovered there was a purpose for the visitation at the tomb. For example, the scriptures in Mark and Luke said the women brought spices they prepared to anoint the body of Jesus. In the book of Matthew it mentioned they were going to look at the tomb and in John no purpose was mentioned for visitation of the tomb. When on their way approaching the tomb, the book of Mark was the only gospel that mentioned the question of who will roll away the tomb. However, each gospel recorded the details of the arrival of the tomb in a different
manner.
For example, in the book of Mark, Luke, and John the stone that was placed in front of the tomb had been rolled away. Though in the book of Matthew an angel appeared to Mary Magdalene and Mary and rolled the stone away. In addition, I observed in the book of Matthew an earthquake had taken place, in which no other gospel recorded this event. Each gospel mentioned an angel dressed in white. However, each gospel mentioned a different number of angels. For instance, the books of Matthew and Mark mentioned only one angel, and the books of Luke and John stated two angels was at the tomb. The scripture stated in all four gospels when the women arrived at the tomb, they were afraid when they realized that Jesus was not in the tomb. However, I noticed a difference in each gospel; the women reacted differently when they discovered that Jesus was not in the tomb.
For instance, in the book of Matthew and Luke the women told the disciples, whereas; in the book of Mark the women fled from the tomb and scripture stated they said nothing to anyone. In the book of John, which stated that Mary Magdalene was crying and said to the angels they have taken away my Lord. The book of Matthew stated the guards that were appointed to watch the tomb was bribed to say the disciples stole Jesus body.
One of my favorite moments of the resurrection accounts in the gospels are the reactions when Jesus first appeared. For instance, the book of Matthew mentioned they ran and worshipped him and held his feet. I could imagine what they were feeling when they laid eyes on him and realized that he had risen. In the book of Luke they did not recognize Jesus until He broke bread with them. In addition, in John, Mary Magdalene thought Jesus was the gardener and questioned him about taking Jesus’s body. I found that to be humorous, because she asked Jesus about taking his own body. Jesus made other appearances throughout the gospels. Each gospel mentioned different reactions. What amazed me is how some still doubted that Jesus had risen. I did take record of Jesus mentioning his ascension to heaven in the book of Luke. Scripture stated that he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany; he lifted up his hands and blessed them, while he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven (Luke 2:50-52 NIV).

What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to me today?
In conclusion, the resurrection of Jesus Christ can mean several things. The resurrection has an impact to many Christians. In my opinion to believe in the resurrection is the same in believing in God. The resurrection means that you believe that God exist and the he created the Universe. Resurrection reminds us that we serve a Sovereign God. In addition, it also means that he died for our sins, which mean that he loves us so much to die for our many sins. The resurrection also demonstrates that God has the power to raise us from the dead and it promises us that if we believe in Jesus and live a righteous life we will not remain dead when he returns. The resurrection is confirmation for me, being that I will rise from the dead when Jesus returns. In addition, the resurrection is proof to me that Jesus is the Son of God. For instance, the resurrection confirms prophecy that I have read throughout the bible.