That video is pretty good, but here’s one that I think is a little better if you can stomach the scenes from The Passion.

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After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to various individuals or groups of disciples at least ten times over a span of forty days. There were at least four purposes in His appearances. Listen for the four things Jesus wants to say to you:

1. Jesus says, “What happened to me was always part of God’s plan” (Luke 24:25-27). … Easter Sunday afternoon … Jesus walked with 2 of His disciples in disguise. … They weren’t sure what to make of everything that had happened. Jesus explains to them the scriptures in the Old Testament that foretold of Jesus’ suffering and death. … God took the evil actions of humans and turned it into something amazing. God took the worst thing mankind could do and turned it into the greatest event in history. …. God can take the worst thing in your life and turn it into something great! … It’s easy to see God’s plan in retrospect, but looking forward makes it harder to see what’s unfolding.
2. Jesus says, “I want to help you believe I am alive ” (Luke 24:38-43; John 20:27-29). … Also on Easter Sunday. … Ten of the disciples in a locked room. Jesus appears. They thought He was a ghost. So Jesus proves to them that He is really Jesus, the Son of Man who was crucified on a cross. He showed them His scars and they still didn’t believe! So he ate some food and they saw it disappear, so they believed. … Thomas wasn’t there and didn’t believe when the others told him, but as soon as he saw Jesus with his own eyes, he believed! … Jesus said that Thomas believed because he saw, but that blessed are those who believe without seeing.
3. Jesus says, “There is a place for in my church even though you have failed” (John 21:15-17). … The disciples grew restless and went fishing without success. Then Jesus comes and tells them to try the other side of the boat. … Later on, Jesus asks Peter if he loves Him 3 times, just like Peter denied Him 3 times. … You’re not going to just forget the failure, but Jesus can help you overcome it. No failure is insignificant, but no failure is insurmountable.
4. Jesus says, “I have a mission for your life” (Matthew 28:18-20). … The great comission. … Go and make disciples of Christ throughout all the world. Spread the Gospel to your family, your neigbors, your friends, even your enemies.

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Mark 16:1-8 (ESV)

1 When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him.2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb.3 And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”4 And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large.5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed.6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him.7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.”8 And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

(Emphasis add)

An here’s a pretty awesome video telling the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection with Twitter (Thank you Igniter Media).

I’ve posted this video before from Godtube, but Godtube has gone through a lot since then and the video is no longer showing up on here. So, here it is again! It’s a very simple video.

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Planned before the Creation. God unfolded it before the entire universe. From Sunday to Sunday, 8 days that changed the world forever. … The last week of Jesus’ life on Earth.

Sunday: Jesus declared Himself to be the Messiah (Mark 11:1-11). … He rode to Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling a prophecy. He got the treatment He deserved for once in His life. He was treated as a king.

Monday: Jesus demonstrated His authority as the Messiah (Mark 11-12-19). … Jesus was hungry and saw a fig tree with no figs in fig season, so He cursed it (this may have been a symbol of Israel’s lack of spiritual fruit) … Then He went to the temple and tossed the merchants’ tables over. The plot to kill Jesus begun.

Tuesday: Jesus confounded His enemies and taught His disciples (Mark 11:20-14:11). … This is the day with the most recorded events in Jesus’ life. … The fig tree was withered when He and the disciples went back to Jerusalem. … His enemies attacked Him with questions about religion and politics. … Jesus answered and then returned the favor. He asked questions they couldn’t really answer … Jesus taught His disciples with parables. … Jesus foretells His death and Mary pours her perfume on His feet. Judas plotted to betray Jesus.

Wednesday: Jesus rested (?). … We’re not really sure what happened on this day, but we assume he rested.

Thursday: Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper (Mark 14:12-72). … They made all the preparations and gathered to eat. The disciples argued about who was better. Jesus set an example of servant-leadership by washing their feet and identified the one who would betray Him. … Then they all went to Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus prayed. … Judas arrived and betrayed Jesus.

Friday: Jesus died on the cross (Mark 14:1-47). … Jesus was put on trial and then beaten beyond recognition. He was nailed to a wooden cross around. … 12 noon: the sky went dark, mourning its creator’s impending death. Jesus lasted about 3 more hours. … He was buried in the evening.

Saturday: Jesus’ body was in the tomb.

Sunday: Jesus rose from the dead (Mark 16:1-8). … Mary and Mary went to anoint Jesus’ body, but when they arrived at the tomb, the rock was rolled away and Jesus’ body was Gone! An angel of the Lord told them Jesus had risen! They ran and spread the news to the disciples. … The greatest day in history. … When our pastor used the phrase, “the greatest day in history,” it reminded me of one of my all-time favorite songs called “Happy Day” by Tim Hughes, it’s also known as “The Greatest Day in History”. The video is awesome too!

Merry Christmas!

Sometimes we forget what Christmas is really about. Let Linus explain the true meaning of Christmas.

First, “Love Came Down” by Jars of Clay.

Next, “I Believe” by Natalie Grant.

Last!y, “Christmas With a Capital C” by Go Fish.