We are about to learn about the happiest day in the Bible! We learned that Jesus was beaten up, put on a cross, and died for me and for you, but what happens next is the best part of the story. Two of Jesus’ friends, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of one of Jesus’ disciples, were going to the tomb (a big cave with an even bigger stone in front of it) to put some spices that smell good around His body.
Imagine their surprise when they came up to the tomb and the guards were gone and the stone had been rolled away! They were so surprised! They ran to the tomb and saw that Jesus’ body was no longer there! Now they were really confused! Then two angels came down and explained that Jesus was not there and that He had risen! Then the women remembered that Jesus had told them that He would rise again after three days.
They were overjoyed and took off running as fast as they could to tell all the disciples and their friends that Jesus was no longer dead, but that He was alive!
Jesus is stronger than death, and not even death could keep Him down! Man! Jesus is so cool!
Imagine you’re walking up to the tomb and see that the stone is gone, and then you see two angels. That would be pretty surprising! Show everyone your best surprised face!
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for rising again and giving us good news that You are alive to tell everyone that we meet!
Check out the “Holy Week Family Guide” on the Venture Church App! On the homepage of the app, click on the “Journey through Holy Week” button to find a daily guide. On each day of Holy Week, you can watch a short video, reflect on scripture, and download the “Holy Week Family Guide” PDF. Use this tool with your family and share it with friends!