The Resurrection and Ascension
(See notes for "Each Day" above for Bible Study and Memory,
Reading, Writing, and Activities.)
Bible Reading and Study
* The Empty Tomb
Matthew 28:1-8,11-15; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12;
John 20:1-13
* The Resurrection and Appearances to Disciples
Matthew 28:9-10,16-17; Mark 16:9-14; Luke 24:13-44;
John 20:14-21:14; Acts 1:1-5; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
* Christ's Commission
Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 24:45-50;
John 21:15-23; Acts 1:6-8
* The Ascension
Mark 16:19-20; Luke 24:51-53; Acts 1:9-11
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
* Resurrection of the Messiah
Psalm 16:8-10b / Acts 13:35-37; Psalm 16:8-10a / Matthew 28:6
Isaiah 53:10c / Mark 16:16
* Ascension of the Messiah
Psalm 68:18a / Luke 24:51; Daniel 7:13-14a / Acts 1:9-11
Major Concept: Personal Application
Have I personally received the benefit of Jesus Christ's death,
burial, and resurrection?
John 3:16; Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8-9
Bible Memory
1 Corinthians 15:3-5; Ephesians 2:8-9
Vocabulary and Spelling
Resurrection, appeared, commission, ascension.
Music: "Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Today"
Words written by Charles Wesley in 1739. Become acquainted
with this great hymn of the faith and learn at least the first verse.
See words, hear the music, and read the story at
www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/t/ctlrisen.htm Print the piano music at
www.hymnsite.com/pdf/302piano.pdf Apologetics
Stimulate your older children to think by examining and
discussing one or more of these articles.
* "10 Reasons To Believe Christ Rose from the Dead"
www.gospelcom.net/rbc/rtb/8rsn/rsn8.html * "Evidence for the Resurrection" by Josh McDowell
www.leaderu.com/everystudent/easter/articles/josh2.html * "Beyond Blind Faith" by Paul E. Little
www.everystudent.com/features/faith.html * "How do we know that Jesus Christ really rose from the dead?"
www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-t008.html Drama
* View "The Hope" (or just chapters 10-11) online at
www.christiananswers.net/hope/home.html Evangelism: Invite Someone to Church
Many people will go to church on "Easter Sunday" that would
not at any other time. Take advantage of this to invite family,
friends, or neighbors to attend with you (and hear the gospel
message). Consider some of the following:
* Send a hand-written letter of invitation and follow up with a
telephone call.
* Offer a ride.
* Invite them to dinner with you after the service.
* Pray before and after that they will be saved or renew their
commitment to the Lord.