Easter Season: From Resurrection to Pentecost
What Jesus Did After the Resurrection
Easter is more than one Sunday. It is a season of resurrection hope, renewed faith, and joyful celebration. From the empty tomb to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the Easter season invites us to walk with the risen Jesus and see how He continued His work after the resurrection.
During these fifty days, Jesus appeared to His followers, gave hope, restored the broken, opened eyes to Scripture, sent His disciples into the world, ascended into heaven, promised power, and sent the Holy Spirit.
At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, we celebrate Easter as the beginning of new life in Christ and the beginning of a mission-filled journey of faith.
The Easter Season Journey
Explore these lessons and reels in our Easter Season series:
- He Was Resurrected
- He Appeared
- He Gave Hope
- He Restored
- He Opened Eyes
- He Opened Eyes- Part 2
- He Sent Out Followers
- He Ascended
- He Promised Power
- He Sent the Holy Spirit
From Resurrection to Pentecost
What Is Easter Season?
The Easter season is the fifty-day celebration from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. It is a time when Christians remember that Jesus Christ rose from the dead and continued preparing His followers for their mission in the world.
These days remind us that resurrection was not the end of the story—it was the beginning.
Jesus continued teaching, restoring, commissioning, blessing, and preparing His disciples through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Why Easter Season Matters
The Easter season helps us:
- Live in resurrection hope
- Grow in faith after difficult seasons
- Learn how Jesus prepares His people
- Remember that Christ is alive today
- Depend on the Holy Spirit
- Live as witnesses in the world
It reminds us that Easter joy is meant to shape everyday life.
GROW Through Easter Season
G — Grounded in Scripture
Key Scriptures for the Easter season include:
- Matthew 28
- Mark 16
- Luke 24
- John 20–21
- Acts 1–2
- 1 Corinthians 15:3–8
These passages tell the story of the risen Jesus appearing to His followers and preparing them for Pentecost.
R — Reasons We Believe
Christian faith rests on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The disciples were changed because they encountered the risen Lord. Fear became courage. Doubt became witness. Weakness became mission.
Because Jesus lives, we have reason for hope, confidence, and faith.
O — Obedience in Action
Jesus did not simply comfort His followers—He sent them.
He told them to go, make disciples, serve others, proclaim good news, and wait for the Holy Spirit.
The Easter season calls us to follow Him in faith and action.
W — Walk It Out
We live Easter faith when we:
- Choose hope over fear
- Return to Christ after failure
- Let Scripture shape our hearts
- Share the love of Jesus
- Serve our neighbors
- Depend on the Holy Spirit
- Live as witnesses every day
The Nine Easter Season Themes
1. He Was Resurrected
2. He Appeared
3. He Gave Hope
4. He Restored
Jesus restored Peter and reminds us that failure is never the end with God.
5. He Opened Eyes
Jesus opened the Scriptures and revealed Himself to the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
6. He Sent Out Followers
Jesus gave the Great Commission and sent His followers into the world.
7. He Ascended
Jesus ascended to heaven and reigns as Lord.
8. He Promised Power
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit so His followers would not serve alone.
9. He Sent the Holy Spirit
At Pentecost, the church was empowered to witness and serve.
What This Means for Us Today
Jesus still gives hope.
Jesus still restores.
Jesus still opens eyes.
Jesus still sends His people.
Jesus still reigns.
Jesus still empowers His church.
The Easter season is not only history—it is invitation.
Come and see what the risen Christ can do.
