This passage from Matthew 28 is referred to as the “Great Commission.” We see that the resurrected Jesus purposely brought his disciples to receive this invitation and his instruction they would need to fulfill the Father’s will.

Although Peter had seen Jesus, perhaps he had not come to terms with his denial of Him. Jesus was able to demonstrate mercy and forgiveness to Peter. He would ask the question of him, “Do you love me?”

The disciples were gathered a week after discovering the tomb was empty, and word of Jesus’ resurrection was beginning to spread. One disciple, Thomas, doubted, which many still today struggle with. However, Thomas had an encounter with Jesus that he would not forget…

In the final chapter of Luke’s Gospel account, we receive insight into how Christ made His resurrection power known. His newly resurrected body teaches us how we can share and receive His gospel truths in the present day.

Jesus’ death and resurrection are what we celebrate during Easter. We celebrate because Jesus helped humanity’s broken relationship with God, and His actions created a way to mend that broken relationship. He became our Savior, taking the penalty of our sins upon Himself. However, we don’t just serve a Savior who willingly died for us - but also rose from the dead! Hallelujah!

Waiting can be difficult, but when the wait is over it is so worth it and we can get so excited. This is what was happening as Jesus entered Jerusalem. People yelled, waved palm branches, and laid their coats down. They celebrated Jesus. Little did they realize Jesus would save His people in a way very different than anticipated. During the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus was preparing Himself and his disciples for the work He was about to do.

As we finish up this series, we are reminded that God takes sin seriously. People deserve to die for their sins, but God loves us and sent His son, Jesus, to defeat death by dying on the cross for us and rising from the dead.

This final lesson in our Did You Know series, our dbKids will be learning about ducks & chickens, about how Jesus did the unexpected in and after His resurrection, and discussing how God is full of forgiveness and mercy. Our video covering our Did You Know lesson will go live Sunday at 8am.

This week, our dbKids will be celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection, learning how God came back to life, and discussing how sin affects our identity. Our video covering our Did You Know? lesson will go live Sunday at 8am! Happy Resurrection Day!

Rise Up - Week 1 - Easter Sunday! - Jesus overcame death.
Our lesson video will go live Sunday at 8am.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. - 1 Peter 1:3