16. The Resurrection of Jesus 2
Luke 24:1-12, Matthew 28:1-2, Mark 16:1-8, John 20:1-10
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Narrator
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Three days had passed after Jesus died on the cross. Mary and Mary Magdalene were on their way to Jesus' tomb.
Narrator
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They reached the tomb, but surprisingly, the stone of the tomb was moved aside.
Mary Magdalene
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What's going on?
Mary
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The stone has been rolled away from the entrance!
Narrator
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They looked Inside the tomb. It was empty!
Mary Magdalene
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The tomb is empty!
Angel
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Do not be afraid!
Mary Magdalene
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An angel?!
Angel
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I know you are looking for Jesus, but he is not here. He has risen from the dead, just as He said! He is alive!
Mary Magdalene
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What?!
Narrator
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They went to the disciples to tell what they had seen and heard from the angel.
Disciples 1
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What are you saying?
Disciples 2
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I don't understand what you are saying.
Narrator
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Then, Jesus appeared to them all. They were extremely happy to see Jesus again.
Narrator
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Thomas wasn't there when Jesus visited them. He couldn't believe that Jesus was alive.
Disciples 3
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It's true, Thomas! Our Lord is alive!
Thomas
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Really? I don't believe you.
Disciples 3
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We really have seen our Lord.
Thomas
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I won't believe it until I put my finger into the mark of the nails.
Narrator
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A few days later, Jesus appeared to the disciples.
Jesus
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Peace be with you, my friends.
Narrator
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Jesus walked to Thomas and said:
Jesus
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Put your finger here and look at my hands. Now do you believe that I am alive?
Thomas
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Oh, my Lord, of course I believe that you are alive.
Jesus
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Do you only believe what you have seen? Blessed is the man who believes without seeing. From now on, you will be the one who will tell everyone about my Kingdom.
Narrator
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And so, the disciples spread the news of Jesus' resurrection far and wide, sharing the hope and love He brought to the world.
Children
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Jesus is alive! He is our Savior and friend!
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May the story of Jesus' resurrection fill your hearts with joy and hope.
Matthew 28:6-7
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The angel spoke to the women. “You must not be afraid,” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has been raised, just as he said.
Words from the Bible - Acts 2:32
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God has raised this very Jesus from death, and we are all witnesses to this fact.