The authorities who sought Jesus’ death knew they had a real problem on their hands. Despite Pilate's order to seal the grave and post a guard, Jesus rose from the grave on Easter morning. If they held to the story that Jesus was dead, all folks had to do was say, “Show us the body!” So they came up with a story that the body was stolen. There was only one problem. Jesus was alive and He was happy to show the disciples their living Savior.