Matthew 27: 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose.
Thus again, in this instance, God certified the sacred truth that He is The life Giver, and as such, all those who believe in Him will have eternal life. When Jesus raised Lazarus, and the two damsels who had died, they were still subject to death, and later on all three of them died. But God took the issue of resurrection up a notch for those who were raised when Christ came from the grave were raised to immortality, and thus the sacred truth of eternal life to believers was forever certified.
[Christ Triumphant pp 286] During His ministry Jesus raised the dead to life. He raised the son of the widow of Nain and Jairus’ daughter and Lazarus. But these were not clothed with immortality. After they were raised, they continued to be subject to death and decay. But those who came forth from the grave at Christ’s resurrection were raised to everlasting life. They were the multitude of captives who ascended with Him as trophies of His victory over death and the grave.
These went into the city, and appeared unto many, declaring, “Christ has risen from the dead, and we be risen with him.” Some were terrified at the sight. They bore the most undeniable evidence not only of their own resurrection, but of the resurrection of the crucified Redeemer. This testimony could not be quenched. The sacred facts of Christ’s resurrection were immortalized.
Matthew 27: 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!