''And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many (Matthew 27:51-53).''
When Jesus breathed His last, not only was the Temple curtain torn. The entire earth shook. Rocks were split. Graves were opened.
This can happen with any regular earthquake. But this was a divine earthquake. A quake specifically sent by Jesus' power. Not just His omnipotent power as Creator of Heaven and earth. His resurrecting power of bringing new life to the dead.
'''MANY''' of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised from the dead. After Easter morning, they went into Jerusalem and showed themselves to the people. They were sent into Jerusalem to proclaim Jesus' resurrection. And the Church numbered 120 some fifty days later. As they were among the first to proclaim the resurrection, they may be there to welcome you when you enter Heaven. Amen.
