Helpful Resources
1 | Why is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Important | Got Questions | Article
The resurrection of Jesus is important for several reasons. First, the resurrection witnesses to the immense power of God Himself. To believe in the resurrection is to believe in God. If God exists, and if He created the universe and has power over it, then He has power to raise the dead. If He does not have such power, He is not worthy of our faith and worship. Only He who created life can resurrect it after death, only He can reverse the hideousness that is death itself, and only He can remove the sting of death and gain the victory over the grave (1 Corinthians 15:54–55). In resurrecting Jesus from the grave, God reminds us of His absolute sovereignty over life and death.
2 | The Bible Project | Why Did Jesus Rise on the Third Day| Video
But why did Jesus’ resurrection take place three days after his death? He could have risen one day, two days, or even four days after his death and the resurrection would still be historically valid according to eyewitnesses. Is the third day merely a random, inconsequential detail tacked on to the resurrection? Or is there significance to this timeline?
3 | The Bible Project | The Resurrection of Jesus | Video
Jesus’ death was not the end of the story. See the epic conclusion of Luke’s account of Jesus’ life and mission on Earth.
4 | Skydiving, Lent, and the Beauty of Death| Authentic Manhood | Article
The Lenten season we are now in has been a part of the church’s preparation for Easter from its earliest days. Traditionally, it has been a time to enter into repentance and confession, waiting on the hope and joy of the resurrection. But first comes the jump. First comes the death.
5 | The Easter Storybook | 40 Bible Stories Showing Who Jesus Is | Laura Richie & Ian Dale | Book
Starting with Jesus’ time in the temple as a boy and ending with His appearances after the resurrection, The Easter Storybook invites readers into the big picture of God’s love. Each of the 40 full-color, beautifully illustrated stories includes a Bible passage and a conversational question to guide families through the Easter season together.
5 | The Easter Story for Kids | Minno Bible Stories for Kids | Video
Check out the new animated series from Veggie Tales co-creator, Mike Nawrocki.
6 | How Can I Reach My Friends for Christ?| Betterman | Article
All across the country, it has been go-time for pastors and the parishioners they lead. We are on the cusp of the Christian Superbowl: Easter Weekend.
Easter weekend is the pinnacle for the Western Church. The committed, nominal, and barely hanging on ascend upon local churches for everything from Passion plays to helicopter egg drops. It’s bananas.
Churches are cleaned and polished as a veneer of hope covers everything. Why? So that folks like you and me can invite people to church. It’s based on our friendships
7 | He Chose the Nails| Max Lucado | Book
There were no accidents on the days surrounding Jesus’ death. Jesus’ last moments were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God was never more sovereign than in the details of the death of his Son. God didn’t have to do all these things, you know. The only required act for our salvation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more.
