John 20:1; Matt 28:1; Luke 24:1
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed. RESURRECTION SUNDAY, 17th of Nissan
John 20:1-18; Matt 28:1-13; Mark 16:1-14; Luke 24:1-49
Multiple eyewitness accounts of Jesus having resurrected and the discovery of empty tomb. Many others are also resurrected.
Luke 24:21-27
On the third day while on the road to Emmaus from Jerusalem Jesus of Nazareth appears to confirm that Christ was to suffer according to the words of the prophets and to enter his full Glory.
John 20:19; Luke 24:27-53
Jesus encourages His disciples and says to them, “Peace be unto you”. He continues with the Gospel to the world, “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”; “And they worshipped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.”
John 21:17,19
Final words: “Feed my sheep.”; “Follow me.”
Understanding The Victory Of The Risen Christ
The Resurrection is the victory that confirms who Jesus is and what He accomplished. After His crucifixion and burial, the stone was removed, the tomb was found empty, and eyewitnesses encountered the risen Christ.
This study follows the resurrection account with biblical clarity, helping believers understand the hope, power, and mission that flow from the empty tomb.
He Is Risen
After Jesus was crucified, Joseph of Arimathea placed His body in the tomb, and Nicodemus prepared His body with myrrh, aloes, and linen. The religious leaders asked Pilate to secure the tomb, and a watch was set.
Yet early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed. The empty tomb declared that death could not hold the Son of God.
The resurrection is not only the end of the final week. It is the beginning of the Gospel mission that continues to the world.
“He is not here, but is risen.”
Luke 24:6
“Peace be unto you.”
John 20:19
The Tomb, The Witnesses, And The Risen Lord
The resurrection account includes multiple eyewitnesses and clear biblical testimony. The women come to the tomb, the stone is removed, and the message of the risen Christ begins to spread.
On the road to Emmaus, Jesus appears and explains that the Christ had to suffer and enter into His glory. Later, He appears to His disciples and speaks peace to them.
The resurrection confirms the truth of the cross. Jesus died for sin, was buried, and rose again in victory. His resurrection gives believers hope, assurance, and a living message to proclaim.
Hope Built On The Risen Christ
The Resurrection is central to Christian faith. Without the resurrection, the cross would not be fully understood. But because Jesus rose from the dead, believers have assurance that His sacrifice was accepted, His promises are true, and His victory is complete.
This study helps believers see the resurrection as more than an event in history. It is the foundation of hope, the proof of Christ’s authority, and the message that must be carried to the world.
For small groups, students, leaders, and believers, this page provides a clear reminder that the Gospel does not end at the cross. It continues through the risen Lord who calls His people to follow Him.