Amidst the darkness of the crucifixion story, the promise of new life in Jesus sprang forth. In this lesson, the truth of Christ’s victory became known first to His closest followers and then was spread throughout the rest of the world.

In the events leading up to His crucifixion, the King of Glory faced criminal charges based on His claim to kingship. He was unwilling to save Himself, that He might save US instead through suffering and dying on our behalf. He who knew no sin experienced the depth of separation from the Father so that we would not have to endure such darkness!

Jesus’ death and resurrection are what we celebrate during Easter. We celebrate because Jesus helped humanity’s broken relationship with God, and His actions created a way to mend that broken relationship. He became our Savior, taking the penalty of our sins upon Himself. However, we don’t just serve a Savior who willingly died for us - but also rose from the dead! Hallelujah!

This weekend we read 2 Samuel 11-12, a very heartbreaking story of covetousness, deceit, and even death. Yet, God is a God of mercy and grace. David repented of his sin and God forgave him - but David learned sin always comes with a price.

As we finish up this series, we are reminded that God takes sin seriously. People deserve to die for their sins, but God loves us and sent His son, Jesus, to defeat death by dying on the cross for us and rising from the dead.

In this lesson, we learn how the fair payment for sin is death through the story of Samson. God had given Samson incredible strength, but when Samson disobeyed God, God took his strength away. Still, God was able to use Samson’s death to save the Israelites from their enemy.

As Joshua aged and prepared for death, he reminded the Israelites of all the wonderful things God had done for them over time. He left behind a legacy of obedience to God, similarly to how Jesus left his disciples with a legacy, obey Him by making disciples. Welcome to dbKidsOnline! Our video will go live Saturday at 6pm.

Rise Up - Week 1 - Easter Sunday! - Jesus overcame death.
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