Easter is the foundation of the Christian faith. It calls us to remember the sacrifice of Jesus, the power of His resurrection, and the hope we now have because He conquered sin and death. This page explores the meaning of the cross, the events of Holy Week, and the victory of the empty tomb, helping you focus on the Savior who gave His life and rose again so we could live in freedom and newness of life.
Key Scriptures
Prophecies of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
- Isaiah 53:3–6 — The suffering Servant who bears our sins.
- Psalm 22:16–18 — A prophetic picture of the crucifixion.
- Zechariah 12:10 — They will look on the One they pierced.
The Crucifixion of Jesus
- Matthew 27:27–54 — Jesus’ suffering, death, and the tearing of the temple veil.
- Luke 23:33–46 — Jesus’ words from the cross and His final breath.
- John 19:28–30 — “It is finished,” Christ completes the work of salvation.
The Resurrection
- Matthew 28:1–10 — The empty tomb and the risen Jesus.
- Luke 24:1–7 — “He is not here. He is risen.”
- John 20:11–18 — Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.
- Romans 6:9 — Christ, raised from the dead, cannot die again.
Victory Through Christ
- 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 — Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day.
- 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 — Jesus as the firstfruits of resurrection life.
- Colossians 2:13–15 — Jesus disarms the powers of darkness through the cross.
The Meaning of the Resurrection for Believers
- Romans 8:11 — The same Spirit who raised Jesus gives life to us.
- 1 Peter 1:3 — We have a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus.
- Philippians 3:10 — Knowing Christ in the power of His resurrection.
The Great Commission
- Matthew 28:18–20 — Jesus sends His followers in His authority after rising from the dead.
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Walk through the final week of Jesus’ earthly life and see the moments, conversations, and events that shaped Holy Week. This plan guides you day by day through the story leading up to the cross and the resurrection, helping you reflect on the meaning and power of Easter.
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