The answer is: Set a guard to watch

Matt 27:65-66

In Matthew 27:65-66, the deliberate efforts to secure Jesus’ tomb underscore the dramatic events surrounding his burial. Beyond the heavy stone, the authorities took their concern about a potential resurrection very seriously. They weren’t just rolling a stone in place; they stationed guards, relying on Roman soldiers—an indication of the fears rocking the religious leaders in Jerusalem at that time. They thought, 'What if his disciples come to steal the body and claim he's risen?' Their attempt to counter what they considered a protected fallout reveals more than incredulity; it showcases an oppressive fear of divine truth that could disrupt the status quo.

The authorities were so concerned about potential outcomes that they invested significant resources into a supposed guard against a miracle. Who wouldn’t find it curious that the actions of men, in attempting to contain what was ultimately an uncontrollable divine reality, fill the pages of scripture? This context illustrates that often when people try to stamp out the truth or suppress genuine revolutionary ideas through sheer force or security measures, they wind up proliferating the very message they seek to extinguish.

Reflecting back, one might recall Exodus' contrast minus divine protection versus ungodly control. During significant biblical makeovers and message deliveries, mortal zealots generally reveal much more about the changing landscape of faith than the content they intend to suppress themselves. It’s the classic paradox of the ‘stone that was rejected’ blooming as the cornerstone of faith worldwide!