"Jesus Rose From the Dead"

Much of this week's lesson has an apologetics feel to it.   Is there rational, reasonable evidence to support the incredible claim that Jesus rose from the dead? A fun way to introduce the lesson would be to talk about popular conspiracy theories that abound today. UFO's. Elvis sightings. Astronauts didn't really land on the moon. The list goes on and on. 

One of my son's favorite shows on The Discovery Channel is Mythbusters. Here is a short video from an episode in which the "moon landing was a hoax" conspiracy was debunked. You can talk about some of the other conspiracy theories by following some of these links. But make sure you don't lose the main point/focus of this weeks lesson: 

Why is belief so hard for some people, even when the evidence is overwhelming? 

Top Ten Conspiracy Theories

Resurrection Morning

Matthew 28:1-10 
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, •Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached the tomb. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it.3 His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow.4 The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men.5 But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.6 He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘ He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”8 So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. 9 Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him.10 Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”