Sufficient Silver (Bright Year: Day 23)

“And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers,” and said, "Tell people, 'His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep’” (Matt 28:12-13, ESV).

How much silver does it take to keep the resurrection news quiet? “A sufficient sum.” This sort of thing should perturb the Christian soul. Easter is loud news, news worth broadcasting - but it can be silenced if there’s enough money involved. There are many who cannot hear the Easter message because too many unbelievers, threatened by belief, have thrown silver at the problem. “Resurrection? Here? No, just a crime scene.”

Matthew exposes the ultimate fake news.

Follow the money back to the deception and you’ll find the Sanhedrin. Follow the footsteps of the disciples and you’ll find Jesus.