Easter

What is the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection? And, what does that have to do with you?

Easter is more than just springtime, chocolate eggs, and family gatherings. At its heart, it’s a story of hope, sacrifice, and new beginnings. Easter marks the moment when Jesus Christ was put to death by crucifixion, but rose from the dead three days later. This event is central to the Christian faith because it represents victory over death, forgiveness, and the promise of new life.

Explore the articles and videos below that dive deeper into Easter’s history and meaning.

Easter in The Chosen

The Chosen is a popular series that depicts the life of Jesus and his disciples. It’s been streamed by over 280 million viewers in over 50 languages. You can watch the first four seasons of The Chosen or Easter-specific scenes right here on Jesus.net, or take an e-course that explores Season 5, which takes you into the heart of Holy Week.

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Easter in The Chosen? Watch the Chosen

Watch the first four seasons of The Chosen for free at Jesus.net!

Holy Week with The Chosen

Season 5 of The Chosen takes you to the heart of Holy Week—the week leading up to Easter (Jesus’ death and resurrection)—where Jesus faces betrayal. Tensions rise and love is put to the test.

Follow along in this course to reflect on each episode to deepen your faith and grow spiritually.

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The Wonders of the Cross

Have you ever wondered about the true meaning of Good Friday? Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? And, what does this mean for your life?

Wilkin van de Kamp explores these profound questions in his book, The 7 Wonders of the Cross. Together, we created an email series and an online course to help you reflect on Jesus' suffering and truly grasp the depth of God's love for you.

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"I thought I had a proper understanding of the cross but this course seemed to shine a light on certain aspects I hadn’t realized. Thankfully I took this course."

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The above scene, “The Crucifixion,” is from “The Life of Jesus,” a film that tells the stories of Jesus through the eyes of his closest friends. Based on the Gospel of John in the Bible, this film has been translated into over 30 languages, helping people around the globe understand more about who Jesus was, why He had to die, and how He’s had a lasting impact on the lives of many.

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Or, if you prefer to listen, follow along on Spotify. The film follows the Biblical text from the Gospel of John in the Bible—listen in to specific sections at the links below.

Jesus Arrested The Death of Jesus Jesus Rises from the Death

Easter in Sandy Tales

Watch four beautiful videos about Easter using sand art.

The Crucifixion of Jesus
The Denial of Peter
What happened on Easter Morning?
Thomas meets Jesus

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Easter | Reading Plan

Walk through the Holy Week reflecting in prayer on the events that transpired when humanity was offered a relationship with the Living God. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we receive a new life in Him!

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