Easter isn’t about bunnies and eggs. It’s about the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Getting caught up in the fun of Easter is okay, but not the main point.
The main point is Jesus. As Christians, let’s focus on Jesus during Easter. He’s the real reason for Easter. His death and resurrection is what grants us eternal life and sweet fellowship with Him.
In light of this truth, here are some encouraging Bible verses for Easter to put you in the true holiday spirit.
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What Does Easter Mean in Christianity?
Easter is not a term that is used in the Bible. This term was coined later on for the holiday we celebrate today. A more accurate term would be Passover.
“Passover” is found in the book of Exodus. God commissions Moses to go to the Pharaoh of Egypt. God tells Moses to tell Pharaoh to “let my people go” (Exodus 8:1). Pharaoh refuses each time he’s told, so God sends 10 plagues. When we read about the 10th plague, we find the concept of Passover.
GotQuestions, a resource for Christians, explains Passover in this way:
“The night of the first Passover was the night of the tenth plague. On that fateful night, God told the Israelites to sacrifice a spotless lamb and mark their doorposts and lintels with its blood (Exodus 12:21–22). Then, when the Lord passed through the nation, He would “pass over” the households that showed the blood (verse 23). In a very real way, the blood of the lamb saved the Israelites from death, as it kept the destroyer from entering their homes. The Israelites were saved from the plague, and their firstborn children stayed alive. From then on, every firstborn son of the Israelites belonged to the Lord and had to be redeemed with a sacrifice (Exodus 13:1–2, 12; cf. Luke 2:22–24).”
Encouraging Bible Verses for Easter
Easter is about Christ. Here are some good Bible verses for Easter to encourage you this season.
Bible Verses About Resurrection
The crux of Christianity is Jesus’ death and resurrection. Here are a few Bible verses about resurrection.
- John 11:25-26 – “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (NIV).
- Luke 24:6 – “He is not here; he has risen!” (NIV).
- Romans 8:34 – “Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.” (NIV).
- Philippians 3:10 – “I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.” (NIV).
- 1 Corinthians 6:14 – “And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power.” (ESV).
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 – “ For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.” (ESV).
Bible Verses About the Cross
The cross is the means by which Jesus died for our sins. Here are a few Bible verses about the cross.
- John 19:18 – “There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle.” (NIV).
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (ESV).
- Acts 5:30 – “The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree.” (ESV).
- Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (NASB).
- Acts 13:29-30 – “When they had carried out everything that was written concerning Him, they took Him down from the cross and laid Him in a tomb. 30 But God raised Him from the dead;” (NASB).
Children’s Bible Verses for Easter
The truth of Jesus’ death and resurrection is relevant for children too. Here are a few children’s Bible verses for Easter.
- John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” (NASB).
- Romans 10:9 – “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (ESV).
- John 14:6 – “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (ESV).
- Mathew 28:6 – “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” (ESV).
Short Easter Bible Verses
Short Easter Bible verses are a nice addition to cards or just to keep in mind. Here are some short Easter Bible Verses.
- Philippians 2:8 – “And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!” (NIV).
- John 11:25 – “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;” (NIV).
- 1 Corinthians 15:20 – “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (NIV).
- John 11:25 – “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;” (NIV).
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