April 07th, 2026

​Bible Point: Jesus is Alive
 
Hello, Bridge family. I hope everyone had a joyful and happy Easter! Easter is usually less stressful than Christmas, don’t you think? Although it’s not without distractions. Despite commercialization and critics raising issues like the Easter Bunny and egg hunts, who doesn’t love a Cadbury Egg? We must be careful not to send the wrong message, but we parents can use this time to emphasize Easter's true meaning: JESUS IS ALIVE! This is our Easter message for the week. I encourage you to continue sharing this with your children using the DIGIN@HOME resources.
 
In addition, let me share a few more thoughts to help your discussion. What if you were asked, “How do you know that Jesus is alive, that he really rose from the dead?” I think it would be great if your kids asked you that very question, don’t you? How would you answer? Let me give you a few ideas to help guide your thought process in answering that all-important question. After all, it is the foundation of our faith. 
 
First, the tomb was empty. Multiple witnesses saw that the tomb was empty. Guards were stationed at the entrance, which was covered by a heavy rock, but on the third day after Jesus’s death, He was no longer in the tomb. The tomb was unmistakably empty, and no one in history has ever been able to disprove that fact. Although there are many attempts to explain why the tomb was empty, no one denies that it was.
 
Then, over 500 eyewitnesses saw Jesus after his death. In 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul writes, "After that, he was seen by more than 500 of his followers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died" (15:6 NLT). Witnesses who could dispute this claim but never did—why? Because Jesus was alive. One undeniable truth was that the Romans knew how to kill without a doubt—they knew Jesus was dead. But after finding the tomb empty, Jesus was seen not by a few but by 500. As one movie line put it, “That’s the fact jack.”
 
Lastly, the disciples were transformed; their lives were changed forever. At the crucifixion, all but one of them fled, and he probably kept his distance. They were afraid they would also be killed. However, after seeing Jesus alive, they boldly told everyone about Jesus even though most of them would be killed for doing so. Only seeing a living Jesus could bring about such a change in them.
 
I hope you find this helpful for your families. Once you've figured out your answer to the question above, if your child hasn’t asked you, why not ask them and then help them answer this all-important, life-changing question? 
 
Remember, as long as your child is at home, you have a wonderful opportunity to share the Bible. Together, explore its stories, talk about how they relate to daily life, and encourage deeper family conversations. This makes faith an exciting and meaningful journey. God bless, and I look forward to seeing your family on Sunday.
 
Pastor Bob