“He Is Not Here—He Rose Just as He Said” On the third day, the women came to the tomb expecting death, but they were met with life. The stone was rolled away, the grave was empty, and the angel declared the greatest news in history: “He is not here; He is risen.” (Luke 24:6) Jesus’ resurrection proved that death was defeated, sin was paid for, and God’s promise was fulfilled. What was meant to be an ending became a new beginning. The risen Christ turned fear into joy, despair into hope, and mour