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Easter Sunday: Jesus is Alive!

Easter Sunday is the best day for Christians. It’s the day we celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead. Early in the morning, before the sun came up, Jesus left the tomb and came back to life!

Jesus' resurrection is the reason we have hope. Because He is alive, we know that death isn’t the end, and we can be forgiven and have eternal life with God.

Jesus Appears to His Followers:

On that first Easter Sunday, Jesus didn’t just rise and stay hidden. He appeared to many people, showing them that He was alive.

1.To Mary Magdalene – Mary was the first to see Jesus alive. She was crying outside the tomb, but when she looked up, she saw Jesus standing there. He called her by name, and she realized He was alive!

2.To the Other Women – Other women came to the tomb to finish preparing Jesus’ body. They also saw Jesus, who told them not to be afraid and to go tell His disciples that He had risen.

3.To Two Disciples on the Road to Emmaus – Later in the day, two followers of Jesus were walking to a town called Emmaus. Jesus joined them on the walk, but they didn’t recognize Him at first. After talking to them about the Scriptures, they finally realized it was Jesus when they broke bread together.

4.To Peter – Though it’s not explained in detail, we know that Jesus also appeared to Peter. This was a moment of forgiveness and healing for Peter, who had denied Jesus three times.

5.To the Disciples – Later, Jesus appeared to all the disciples in a locked room. They were scared, but Jesus showed them that He was really alive. Thomas wasn’t there at first, but when he saw Jesus, he believed.

Easter Sunday reminds us that Jesus is alive. His resurrection gives us hope and the promise of eternal life. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we can live in victory. His resurrection means that one day everything will be made new, and death will no longer have power over us.

As we celebrate today, remember that Jesus is alive and that because He lives, we can have new life in Him. Take a moment to thank God for the resurrection and what it means for you. Rejoice in the joy of Easter, knowing that Jesus will never leave you.

The resurrection of Jesus is an event we can celebrate everyday in our home, not just in a church service. There's something that has helped our family celebrate Jesus everyday.Each week, we receive a short guide with a Bible verse, worship song, seven daily conversation questions, and a short prayer for family time. It’s helped us be intentional with our family and our faith in Christ. If you’re interested in this free resource called “Leading Your Family Weekly Guide,” you can get it here: https://www.faithfamilyweekly.com/

Reflection:

Easter Sunday is a celebration of Jesus' victory over death, giving us hope and new life in Him. How does the resurrection of Jesus give you confidence and joy in your daily life?

Prayer

Lord, we worship and praise Your name today. You are, and forever will be, victorious and almighty. Your resurrection brings us joy and salvation. May we always look to You, no matter the season. Great and wonderful God, Amen.