Easter Sunday is a mountaintop moment in the Christian calendar—a time of joy, celebration, and spiritual renewal. We proclaim, “He is risen!” and rejoice in the victory of Christ over death. But what happens after Easter? On the Monday following Resurrection Sunday, many of us return to our routines. The lilies fade, the Easter eggs are gone, and the emotional high might begin to settle.
However, the resurrection of Jesus isn’t meant to be celebrated just once a year—it’s a daily reality that transforms how we live, think, and love. To help us carry the power of Easter into everyday life, here are 18 Scriptures that offer encouragement, hope, and direction for the day after Easter and beyond.
18 Scriptures for the Day After Easter
1. Luke 24:32 (NIV)
“They asked each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?’”
On the road to Emmaus, two disciples encounter the risen Christ and don’t even recognize Him until later. Yet something stirs within them as He speaks. This verse captures the inner transformation that occurs when we meet Jesus—even unknowingly. The day after Easter, let your heart continue to burn with passion and awe as you reflect on His Word.
2. John 20:29 (ESV)
“Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’”
These words, spoken to Thomas after his doubts, remind us that faith often thrives in mystery. The day after Easter, when the fanfare subsides, hold on to this blessing: faith that believes without always seeing is honored by Christ Himself.
3. Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV)
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Easter isn’t just a historical event; it’s a personal resurrection for every believer. If you’ve been raised with Christ, then your focus and affection should be elevated too. Start your post-Easter week by re-centering your thoughts on eternal realities, not just daily demands.
4. Romans 6:4 (ESV)
“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.”
Easter affirms our spiritual resurrection. You are not who you once were. The day after Easter is not just “Monday”—it’s a new day to walk in freedom, joy, and purpose, leaving behind the things that once held you captive.
5. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
After Paul describes the resurrection in glorious detail, he ends with this charge. The resurrection fuels our perseverance. Your work matters. Your efforts are not in vain. The day after Easter, stand firm in that truth.
6. Philippians 3:10-11 (NIV)
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.”
Knowing Christ isn’t a one-time moment—it’s a lifelong pursuit. The day after Easter, hunger for more. Seek to understand the depth of His resurrection power—not just for the world, but for your life.
7. Matthew 28:20 (NIV)
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
This is part of Jesus’ final commission to His disciples, spoken after His resurrection. It’s also His promise to us. No matter what your Monday holds, the risen Christ is with you—always.
8. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
Easter is proof that new life is possible. You’re not the sum of your past. The resurrection changes everything—starting with you. The Monday after Easter is your first step into new creation living.
9. Isaiah 25:8 (NIV)
“He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.”
This prophetic vision came true in Christ’s resurrection. Death has been swallowed up in victory. On the day after Easter, let this promise be your foundation—there is no loss Jesus cannot redeem.
10. Revelation 1:18 (NIV)
“I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.”
Jesus isn’t just alive—He reigns. He holds authority over death and hell. As you face uncertainties, fears, or even your own mortality, trust the One who holds the keys.
11. Psalm 30:5 (NIV)
“Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
This verse captures the arc of Easter weekend—Good Friday’s sorrow giving way to Sunday’s joy. But even after Easter, we still experience trials. This verse reminds us that joy is always coming. Resurrection is not just a day; it’s a promise.
12. Acts 1:3 (NIV)
“After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.”
Jesus didn’t disappear after rising—He stayed. He taught, comforted, and commissioned. The day after Easter, remember: Jesus stays near, revealing Himself and preparing His people for purpose.
13. Ephesians 1:19-20 (NLT)
“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead…”
The same power that raised Jesus is available to you. Think about that. Let that truth sink in as you face struggles, temptations, or weariness. The day after Easter, resurrection power is not a memory—it’s your inheritance.
14. Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross…”
Easter reminds us that joy is found not in avoiding suffering, but in overcoming it through Christ. Fix your eyes on Jesus today—the one who endured, conquered, and now empowers you to do the same.
15. Romans 8:11 (NIV)
“And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies…”
This verse assures us that resurrection isn’t just spiritual—it’s physical, eternal, and guaranteed. The Spirit who raised Jesus is now raising you. Each breath you take post-Easter is a taste of the eternal life promised to come.
16. Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”
Easter calls us not just to believe in Christ, but to live through Him. Your old self was buried with Jesus; your new life is not yours alone. The risen Christ lives in you, changing the way you love, speak, and serve.
17. John 11:25-26 (NIV)
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?’”
Jesus spoke these words before He raised Lazarus—and before His own resurrection. They are an invitation and a challenge. The day after Easter, ask yourself: Do I believe this? Let that answer shape your actions.
18. 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV)
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
This is the ultimate Easter verse—a summary of our inheritance. We are born again into a living hope. The resurrection is not just our past, it is our present and our future. Carry that hope with you today and every day.
Conclusion
Easter doesn’t end on Sunday. It launches a season—indeed, a lifetime—of resurrection living. The same Spirit that raised Christ now lives in you. The victory over death is not a symbolic gesture but a cosmic, eternal shift.
So as you step into the Monday after Easter, don’t pack away your faith with the decorations. Don’t let the emotional high fade into ordinary life. Let the resurrection of Jesus shape your thoughts, your words, your habits, and your relationships.
Meditate on these 18 scriptures. Pray them. Journal them. Let them be signposts that keep you rooted in the truth that Jesus is alive, and because He lives, you can face tomorrow—not with fear, but with living hope.
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