Very early the following Sunday morning after the crucifixion, Mary Magdalene and another Mary came to the tomb where Christ was laid. They came bringing spices and oils to be used to dress the body and prepare it for proper burial. When going to the tomb, they must have wondered how they would be able to get inside because a large stone had been rolled over the entrance. When they got there, a great earthquake happened. An angel of the Lord descended from heaven and rolled back the stone from the door of the tomb and sat on the stone. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was as white as snow. The Roman guards shook with fear of him and became like dead men.
However, the angel comforted the women and told them he knew they were seeking Jesus who had been crucified. He told them that Jesus was not there and had risen from the dead. The angel told them to come into the tomb to see that it was empty. He also told them to go tell His disciples that Jesus had risen from the dead and that He would see them in Galilee.
So the women ran from there in fear and great happiness to go tell the disciples what they had witnessed and to share the message of the angel to them. As they were going they met Jesus and fell down and worshiped him holding on to His feet. What great l ove and devotion they had for the Lord! Jesus told them not to be afraid but to go tell His disciples He would meet with them in Galilee. When Peter and John heard this news, they both ran to the tomb and also confirmed the tomb was empty.