The biblical story of Easter is found in the New Testament. It describes how Jesus was crucified after being captured by Roman authorities for claiming to be the Son of God.
Easter is the fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah who would be persecuted, die for our sins, and rise on the third day (Isaiah 53).
History
The New Testament of the Bible tells the tale of Easter. It details how Jesus was detained by Roman authorities for claiming to be the “Son of God”.
Pontius Pilate was the Roman emperor at the time. He could not find anything against Jesus. he tried to set him free, but the people demanded that he should be crucified.
As a result, he handed him over to the Jews for crucifixion; that the scriptures may be fulfilled.
Read The Biblical History Of Resurrection Day In Mathew 28, Mark 16 And Luke 24.
According to the New Testament, Easter is commemoration held to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day.
People Also Read:Â Easter Sunday Symbols And Their Meaning
It marks the end of the “Passion of Christ,” which started with Lent, a 40-day fast, and ended with Holy Week.
The Holy Week, which begins on Thursday and ends on Easter Sunday, includes the commemoration of Jesus’ final supper on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday.
Celebrations
Easter period often comes with holiday to commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection.
This year’s Easter, which falls on April 9, will be observed all around the world.
It is celebrated on the third day following his resurrection. The Jewish holiday of Passover is strongly related to this day.
The Sunday before Easter, known as Palm Sunday, commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and is a joyful holiday observed by many people.
Services are held at a number of churches to kick off the holiday celebration in the early hours of Saturday.
