What Does It Mean That Jesus Rose Again?
What Does It Mean That Jesus Rose Again?Chapter 3 — Jesus Christ
Lesson 20: What Does It Mean That Jesus Rose Again?The resurrection shows that Jesus has defeated sin and death and is alive forever.
Explanation
The resurrection of Jesus means that death could not hold Him and that His sacrifice was accepted by God. The empty tomb shows us that Jesus is truly alive, not just in the memory of His disciples.
For believers, the resurrection means real hope. If Jesus is alive, then sin, death, and fear do not have the last word.
Bible story
On the morning of the resurrection, the women find the empty tomb and hear the angel’s news: “He is not here, but is risen…” The disciples go from fear to joy when they see Jesus alive. Everything changes because He has defeated death.
Remember
- The truth: The resurrection shows that Jesus has defeated sin and death and is alive forever.
- The resurrection of Jesus is real and changes everything for those who believe in Him.
- The living Lord gives us hope for the present and for eternity.
1 Corinthians 15:20
“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.”
Tap to open the verse in Scripture and mark it as read.
- When you face fear, remember that Jesus is alive.
- Live with joy and courage, not as if death had the last word.
- Talk to others about Jesus as a living Lord, not just as past history.
1. What does the resurrection of Jesus show?
2. Is Jesus alive today?
3. What would happen if Jesus had not risen?
4. How does the resurrection give us hope?