Matthew 28:9

“Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings”, he said.  They came to him, clasping his feet and worshiped him.”  Matthew 28:9 Greetings – Chairete!  We know that Jesus’ greeting announces a change in the entire structure of the universe.  It is not “Hello, how are you?”  It’s not “Have a nice day.”  Jesus replaces the wish for…

“Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings”, he said.  They came to him, clasping his feet and worshiped him.”  Matthew 28:9 Greetings – “Oh, God, how could this happen?” the women thought as they walked toward the tomb.  Jesus has been crucified.  All of his disciples were in hiding.  On the first morning after the Sabbath, these…