Easter Monday marks the continuation of the joy and celebration that began on Easter Sunday. While Easter Sunday focuses on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter Monday provides an opportunity to reflect on the significance of that resurrection and its implications for our lives as believers. It is a day to contemplate the power of Christ’s victory over death, the hope that His resurrection brings, and the reality of living as those who have been raised to new life in Him.
Easter is not just a single day, but a season in the Christian calendar that invites believers into a deeper relationship with the risen Christ. Easter Monday offers a quieter, more reflective space for believers to think about the aftermath of Jesus’ resurrection and what it means for the world. It is a time to appreciate the glorious truth that Christ is alive, and His victory over sin and death is eternal.
In this article, we will explore 18 Bible verses that are particularly meaningful for Easter Monday. These scriptures will help us focus on the resurrection, the ongoing work of Christ, and the hope that we, as His followers, can embrace every day.
1. Matthew 28:6 (KJV)
“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
This verse marks the moment when the angel at the tomb reveals the reality of Christ’s resurrection to the women. The tomb is empty, confirming that Jesus has indeed risen just as He said He would. The resurrection is central to the Christian faith, and this verse serves as a reminder that Christ’s victory over death is a fact.
2. Luke 24:6-7 (KJV)
“He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.”
Here, the angel again speaks to the women, reminding them of Jesus’ prophecy that He would rise again after three days. This reinforces the assurance that Jesus’ resurrection was not a random event but a fulfillment of God‘s plan for redemption.
3. John 20:19 (KJV)
“Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.”
On Easter evening, Jesus appears to His disciples, offering them peace. Despite their fear, Jesus reassures them that His resurrection is a reality and that they are not alone. His words “Peace be unto you” are comforting reminders of His ongoing presence in their lives.
4. Matthew 28:7 (KJV)
“And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.”
After the resurrection, the angel instructs the women to go and share the good news with the disciples. The resurrection is not just something to celebrate privately but a message to be spread to the world. This is the first proclamation of the risen Christ, signaling the start of the mission to spread the Gospel.
5. Luke 24:13-16 (KJV)
“And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs. And they talked together of all these things which had happened. And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.”
On Easter Monday, Jesus walks with two of His disciples on the road to Emmaus, though they do not initially recognize Him. This passage highlights the theme of Christ’s presence with His followers, even when they are unaware. His resurrection is not just about the past but is an ongoing presence in the lives of believers.
6. John 20:21-22 (KJV)
“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.”
Jesus speaks peace to His disciples and commissions them for the mission ahead. His resurrection is not only a personal victory but a commissioning for all believers to go and make disciples. He also promises the Holy Spirit, ensuring that they will not be alone as they carry out this work.
7. Acts 2:24 (KJV)
“Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.”
Peter, preaching to the crowds in Jerusalem, proclaims the reality of Jesus’ resurrection. Death could not hold Him, for He is the Son of God. This verse is a powerful declaration that the resurrection is a victorious conquest over death itself.
8. Romans 6:4 (KJV)
“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
The resurrection of Jesus has profound implications for believers. Just as Jesus was raised from the dead, so too are believers raised to new life in Him. Easter Monday serves as a reminder that the resurrection is not just an event to remember but a reality that changes our lives.
9. Philippians 3:10-11 (KJV)
“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.”
The apostle Paul expresses his desire to know Christ more deeply, specifically through the power of His resurrection. Easter Monday invites us to reflect on the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection in our own lives.
10. Colossians 3:1-3 (KJV)
“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.”
Easter Monday encourages us to live as those who have been raised with Christ. Our focus should not be on earthly things but on heavenly things, as we live in the reality of our resurrection life in Him.
11. 1 Peter 1:3 (KJV)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
Peter reminds us that our hope is alive because of the resurrection of Jesus. Easter Monday is an opportunity to reflect on the living hope that we have in Christ, a hope that transcends death and gives us eternal life.
12. John 14:19 (KJV)
“Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.”
In this passage, Jesus assures His disciples that His resurrection means they too will have eternal life. The resurrection is not just about Christ; it is about the life that He offers to all who believe in Him.
13. Mark 16:7 (KJV)
“But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.”
This verse emphasizes that Jesus is alive and has gone before His disciples, preparing to meet them again. The resurrection is not the end of the story but the beginning of a new chapter in God’s redemptive plan.
14. Luke 24:31-32 (KJV)
“And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?”
The two disciples on the road to Emmaus finally recognize Jesus when He breaks bread with them. This moment highlights the importance of Jesus’ teaching and the revelation of the Scriptures in understanding the resurrection. Easter Monday invites us to reflect on how the resurrection opens our eyes to God’s truth.
15. Romans 8:11 (KJV)
“But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.”
The resurrection of Jesus is not only a historical event but a present reality for believers. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now dwells in us, giving us the power to live in newness of life.
16. John 20:29 (KJV)
“Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”
This verse speaks to the blessing of faith. While Thomas needed to see Jesus in order to believe, those who believe without seeing are especially blessed. Easter Monday is a time to reflect on the faith that we have in the risen Christ, even though we cannot see Him physically.
17. Matthew 28:9 (KJV)
“And as they went to
tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.”
After His resurrection, Jesus appears to the women, greeting them with “All hail.” Their response is one of worship. Easter Monday is an invitation to join in that worship, recognizing that Jesus is alive and worthy of our praise.
18. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 (KJV)
“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”
Paul reminds us that Christ is the firstfruits of the resurrection, guaranteeing that all believers will also be raised to life. Easter Monday serves as a reminder of the promise of resurrection for all who are in Christ.
Conclusion
Easter Monday is a day of continued reflection and celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a day to remember that Christ’s victory over sin and death is not just an event in the past but a present and future reality for every believer. The scriptures shared in this article remind us of the significance of the resurrection, the power it has to transform lives, and the hope it provides for the future. May these Bible verses strengthen your faith and encourage you to live in the light of Christ’s victory over death.
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