04/20/2025
Happy Easter!
Why do we celebrate? Do our children know the truth? Although Easter candy is fun we need to make sure that the true reason of the celebration is known.
The New Testament accounts indicate that Jesus appeared to more than 500 people after his resurrection. This includes various groups, such as the Eleven disciples, Peter,James, and a large group of believers. Additionally, Jesus appeared to individuals like Mary Magdalene and two men on the road to Emmaus.
More specifically:
* Peter: He was the first of the disciples to see Jesus after the resurrection.
* The Eleven: Jesus appeared to them in Galilee.
* James: Jesus appeared to him, who was the brother of Jesus.
* More than 500 brethren: A large group of believers witnessed Jesus' appearance.
* Other individuals: Mary Magdalene, two men on the road to Emmaus, and others also saw Jesus after his resurrection.
Not only that, but in the Torah, the Old Testament, his eventually birth, death and resurrection are also spoken of.
The truth is, if Jesus did not rise from the dead, Christianity is null and void. Everything about Christianity hangs on that one fact, that he did what he said he would do. Today, we celebrate that resurrection and what it truly means for us as a body of believers. He is risen! He lives, and he will return! In that lies our greatest hope. Not in a president, not an army, not a political policy, not good people, but knowing the truth of what is to come. Happy Easter, everyone!