The Story Of Easter In The Bible
Easter is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar. It commemorates Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, which changed the course of history. The story of Easter begins with the Last Supper and ends with Jesus returning to heaven. In between these two events are some key moments that also need to be remembered during this sacred time:
The Last Supper
The Last Supper
On the night before his arrest, Jesus gathered his disciples for a Passover meal. This dinner was held near Jerusalem and was attended by Jesus’s closest friends and followers. During this meal, Jesus shared bread and wine with them as an act of remembrance for him. He told them that he would no longer be able to eat or drink in their presence but would return to them soon after he had completed his work on earth. He also told them that they should not be sad but rejoice because he was going to rise again. Although some of the disciples did not understand what he meant at first, they later realized that when he said “I will rise again” it meant that he would die and then be resurrected three days later (Matthew 26:17-30).
The disciples are confused and afraid after Jesus is arrested.
The disciples are confused and afraid after Jesus is arrested.
Jesus’ arrest, trial before Pilate, crucifixion and resurrection are all important events in the story of Easter. The first step to understand how the disciples felt during this time is to break down each event individually so we can see how they fit together chronologically.
Jesus’ trial by Pilate, before his crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.
Jesus was tried before Pontius Pilate, who found him innocent of the charges. However, the people demanded his execution and Pilate ordered Jesus’ crucifixion by crucifixion. He died and was buried in a tomb. Three days later, on the third day of Passover, he rose from the dead after being resurrected and ascended to heaven forty days later according to Luke’s Gospel (Acts 1:3).
Before the Resurrection – Peter disowns Jesus; Jesus is crucified.
In the days before Jesus’ resurrection, He was arrested and tried before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Jesus had told people that he was the King of Kings and that he would bring peace to their hearts.
The Roman Empire didn’t want a bunch of people rebelling against them, so they arrested Jesus and sentenced him to death by crucifixion. The Romans killed criminals this way because it was a public spectacle to scare people into being good citizens.
Jesus’ death on the cross was not an accident or an oversight – it was planned out from start to finish (John 18:28-40). After being buried in a tomb with guards posted outside of it, God raised His Son from the dead!
In the time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, Jesus descends into hell to release those who died before him.
In the time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, Jesus descends into hell to release those who died before him. This is known as “Christ’s descent into hell.”
Jesus was the first person to be resurrected from the dead. He was also the first to ascend into heaven. He didn’t go back to heaven as a spirit; he actually had a physical body that could walk around on earth after being resurrected.
The women at the empty tomb are told that Jesus has risen and to tell this to others.
The women are told that Jesus has risen and to tell this to others.
The apostles are told they will be witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection. The apostles were then given the power of the Holy Spirit so that they could spread the word of God; in particular, they were to go out into all the world and tell everyone about Jesus’ resurrection.
The Easter story begins with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to celebrate Passover.
To understand the Christian celebration of Easter, it’s important to know where Palm Sunday fits into the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. The Easter story begins with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. This day is also known as the Feast of the Triumphal Entry of the Lord.
In John 12:12-16, we read about this event: “On the next day much people that were come to feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem; 13 And they took branches of palm trees and went forth unto him, and cried ‘Hosanna,’ (which means ‘Save now’) Blessed be he that cometh in Jehovah’s name.’ 14 And Jesus when he had found a young ass laid his garments thereon; and he sat thereon as he was wont on every sabbath day for to teach in their synagogues [afternoon service]. 15 Thus came much people together round about him who were crying out ‘Hosanna.’ 16 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves ‘Perceive ye how ye have all gone astray by reason of him? 17 What think ye? As for us we have not believed in him because we know not whence he is.’
Easter commemorates some of the most important events in Christian history.
Easter commemorates some of the most important events in Christian history. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are central to Christian belief. Easter celebrates both, and those who observe it often attend church services that commemorate these events. The most common way to do this is by having a special service called an “Easter Vigil” or sometimes just a “Holy Saturday Service.” In this worship service, members of the congregation light candles symbolizing hope as they remember Jesus’ death on Good Friday (the day before Easter). This candle-lighting ceremony takes place at midnight on Holy Saturday (the day after Good Friday), which is considered by many Christians as being exactly one week from when Christ was crucified on Calvary’s hillside outside Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago.
In addition to lighting candles and attending services where scripture readings are shared from various Bible passages related directly or indirectly with Jesus’ death and resurrection; people also exchange gifts such as chocolate bunnies (a reference back to how rabbits were believed back then) or other candies like jelly beans which serve no purpose except for enjoyment; decorate their homes with green plants because they represent new life; wear bright colors since these hues represent joyfulness after darkness has been lifted away completely with God’s love shining through us all now instead! So go ahead – have fun celebrating this holiday!
Easter is a holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated by Christians on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, which usually falls on March 21 or 22. The celebration has been an important part of Christian worship for centuries and continues today with traditions like egg coloring and giving chocolate bunnies as gifts.