Easter Sunday marks Jesus鈥 resurrectionThe rising of Christ from the dead, three days after the crucifixion.. The the gospelsThe teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The first four books of the New testament are known as the gospels. record that after Jesus was crucifixionRoman method of execution by nailing someone to a cross, often until they die of asphyxiation; used on Jesus and many others., his body was taken down from the cross and placed in a tomb. The tomb was guarded by Roman soldiers. An enormous stone was put over the entrance so that no one could steal the body.
On Sunday, three days after the crucifixion, Mary Magdalene visited the tomb. She was followed by some of Jesus鈥 disciples. They discovered that the stone had been moved and Jesus鈥 body had gone.
According to the gospels, Jesus himself was seen that day by Mary Magdalene. He was seen for 40 days afterwards by the disciples.
Christians call this the resurrection. They believe that God raised Jesus from the dead as a sign that He accepted Jesus鈥 sacrifice for the redemptionThe act of being saved from sin or evil. of sin and that mankind is forgiven and will have eternal life in Heaven.
What Holy Week means for Christians today
Holy WeekFor Christians, the week before Easter Sunday that recalls the suffering and death of Jesus. is important as it reminds Christians that God so loved his people He sacrificed His Son.
Christians can learn much about Jesus through the last week of his life.