When Jesus died, many dead people came to life. This is a literal, physical event that Matthew documented.
This can also be understood and applied on a figurative or symbolic basis, in that for all who follow Jesus: We came alive when Jesus died.
This is a new, spiritual, eternal life.
In short, Jesus died so that we may live.
[Read through the Bible with us this year. Today’s reading is Matthew 26-28 and today’s post is on Matthew 27:52-53. Read more about Jesus.]
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