He Is Risen! - God Moves Out of the Tomb

ApriL 16 -                EASTER SUNDAY

The resurrection of Jesus, as an historical event, is proof that God wants to be “on the move” in your life as well.

Read Luke 24:1-12 and reflect on the passage.

Even the grave could not still Jesus. He moves beyond death—the greatest obstacle any of us will ever face. He is alive and active and moving in our lives and our world. His power to overcome all obstacles is available to us today.

Stations of the Cross

Station 15: The Resurrection of Jesus (Mark 16:1-6)

Three days after Jesus was buried, some women went to His tomb to anoint His body. They were very sad because they loved Jesus very much. When they got to the tomb, they were surprised to see an angel sitting there. The angel told them that Jesus was no longer dead. God had brought him back to life, and Jesus would now be with us forever. This was the very first Easter Sunday morning!

Read and reflect on the passage.

1. How would you feel if you were one of the women who had this experience? You would have known that Jesus had died and was buried, but when you went to His tomb, you would have been greeted by a man—dressed in white—who told you, “He has risen. He is not here.”

2. Why do you think Jesus had to be raised from the dead?

3. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we have new life. What could you do this week to celebrate your new life and “walk in Jesus’ steps?”

—Catherine Scurria

Everywhere

Everywhere

WEEK 3 - ADVENT DEVOTIONS

December 11

Psalm 139

1. Write out the Psalm passage.
2. What images came to mind when you heard these words?
3. How does this passage stretch your understanding of God?

Have someone close in a simple prayer.

Conclude together by saying “We go now in peace, ending this time in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.” Blow out the candle.

Here are some other ways you can put your faith into 

practice with this week’s focus of  “Everywhere.”

For Adults

Lean into a more conversational tone of prayer this week. Tell God what you ate that day, tell Him how work went, tell him about what your kids did, tell Him what annoyed you, tell Him what excited you, tell Him what you are doing this weekend. Pray to God just as if you are talking to a friend, sharing about everything. Where do you notice God’s presence?

For Teens

Grab a small journal or piece of paper, one that could fit in your pocket or purse. Make tally marks on the page every time you see something that reminds you that God is with you. Start over with new marks each day and see if your tally number goes up throughout the week as you notice more and more moments that remind you He is there.

For Kids

Have your child draw different pictures of them and God throughout the week. Have them pick a normal activity and draw God and them going through life together. Example: Draw a picture at school, doing chores, or playing. Explain to them that whatever they are doing and wherever they are, God is with them.

—Catherine Scurria & David White