The Resurrection of Jesus
On the third day Jesus rose from the dead, conquering sin, death, and the grave.
Crucified on Friday and buried before sunset, Jesus rose bodily from the grave on the first day of the week. The stone was rolled away, the tomb empty, the graveclothes folded.
God the Father (raising Christ)
Jerusalem, the garden tomb
What Happened
- 1Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried in a sealed tomb
- 2On the third day an angel rolled the stone away
- 3Women came at dawn and found the tomb empty
- 4Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene, then to the disciples
- 5He appeared over forty days before ascending into heaven
Key KJV Scriptures
"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."
"For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures."
Spiritual Significance
The resurrection is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. 'If Christ be not raised, your faith is vain' (1 Corinthians 15:17). Every other miracle is sealed and made meaningful by this one.
Lesson for Today
Because He lives, sin is forgiven, death is defeated, and your faith has a living Savior — not a dead teacher.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
On what day did Jesus rise from the dead?
On the first day of the week — Sunday, the third day after His crucifixion (Matthew 28:1; Luke 24:1).
How many people saw the risen Jesus?
Over 500 brethren at once (1 Corinthians 15:6), plus the apostles, the women at the tomb, the Emmaus disciples, and others over a span of forty days (Acts 1:3).
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