{"id":2662,"date":"2018-03-14T08:30:09","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T13:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/?p=2662"},"modified":"2021-12-08T09:22:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T09:22:46","slug":"an-easter-gift-to-inspire-girls-to-draw-closer-to-their-risen-savior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/2018\/03\/14\/an-easter-gift-to-inspire-girls-to-draw-closer-to-their-risen-savior\/","title":{"rendered":"An Easter Gift to Inspire Girls to Draw Closer to their Risen Savior (Contest Giveaway)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/micheile-henderson-548405-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2667 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/micheile-henderson-548405-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"micheile-henderson-548405-unsplash\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Easter is a very special time of year where loved ones gather together to celebrate the risen Christ. This Easter, draw your daughter into the precious Word of God with a journaling Bible that includes over 400 line-art illustrations to color plus extra space in the lightly ruled wide margins for creative journaling. Inspire is currently available in two editions, the Inspire Bible and Inspire PRAISE Bible. An exciting new addition to the line, Inspire Bible for Girls, releases this August with devotionals and journaling prompts written just for girls ages 8 and up by author Carolyn Larsen.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to take a moment to read through the Scripture below from Luke 24 and listen for a word from God as you read.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/aaron-burden-21616-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2666 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/aaron-burden-21616-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"aaron-burden-21616-unsplash\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>What stands out to you in this passage? What did you learn about God? How might God want you to respond to what you\u2019ve read? <\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>The Resurrection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. So they went in, but they didn\u2019t find the body of the Lord Jesus. As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes.<\/p>\n<p>The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, \u201cWhy are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn\u2019t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Then they remembered that he had said this. So they rushed back from the tomb to tell his eleven disciples\u2014and everyone else\u2014what had happened. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several other women who told the apostles what had happened. But the story sounded like nonsense to the men, so they didn\u2019t believe it. However, Peter jumped up and ran to the tomb to look. Stooping, he peered in and saw the empty linen wrappings; then he went home again, wondering what had happened.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mads-schmidt-rasmussen-178879-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2670 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mads-schmidt-rasmussen-178879-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"mads-schmidt-rasmussen-178879-unsplash\" width=\"630\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>The Walk to Emmaus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That same day two of Jesus\u2019 followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. But God kept them from recognizing him.<\/p>\n<p>He asked them, \u201cWhat are you discussing so intently as you walk along?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They stopped short, sadness written across their faces. Then one of them, Cleopas, replied, \u201cYou must be the only person in Jerusalem who hasn\u2019t heard about all the things that have happened there the last few days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat things?\u201d Jesus asked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe things that happened to Jesus, the man from Nazareth,\u201d they said. \u201cHe was a prophet who did powerful miracles, and he was a mighty teacher in the eyes of God and all the people. But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him. We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThen some women from our group of his followers were at his tomb early this morning, and they came back with an amazing report. They said his body was missing, and they had seen angels who told them Jesus is alive! Some of our men ran out to see, and sure enough, his body was gone, just as the women had said.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Then Jesus said to them, \u201cYou foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn\u2019t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?\u201d Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.<\/p>\n<p>By this time they were nearing Emmaus and the end of their journey. Jesus acted as if he were going on, but they begged him, \u201cStay the night with us, since it is getting late.\u201d So he went home with them. As they sat down to eat\u00a0he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared!<\/p>\n<p>They said to each other, \u201cDidn\u2019t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?\u201d And within the hour they were on their way back to Jerusalem. There they found the eleven disciples and the others who had gathered with them, who said, \u201cThe Lord has really risen! He appeared to Peter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/will-turner-392792-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2671 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/will-turner-392792-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"will-turner-392792-unsplash\" width=\"630\" height=\"595\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Jesus Appears to the Disciples<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then the two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread. And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. \u201cPeace be with you,\u201d he said. But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy are you frightened?\u201d he asked. \u201cWhy are your hearts filled with doubt? Look at my hands. Look at my feet. You can see that it\u2019s really me. Touch me and make sure that I am not a ghost, because ghosts don\u2019t have bodies, as you see that I do.\u201d As he spoke, he showed them his hands and his feet.<\/p>\n<p>Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder. Then he asked them, \u201cDo you have anything here to eat?\u201d They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he ate it as they watched.<\/p>\n<p>Then he said, \u201cWhen I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled.\u201d Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said, \u201cYes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations beginning in Jerusalem: \u2018There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.\u2019 You are witnesses of all these things.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/kristine-weilert-88989-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2672 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nltblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/kristine-weilert-88989-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"kristine-weilert-88989-unsplash\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>The Ascension<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then Jesus led them to Bethany, and lifting his hands to heaven, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up to heaven. So they worshiped him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy. And they spent all of their time in the Temple, praising God.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Is God prompting you to invite anyone to church with you this Easter to hear the Good News?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inspire Bible Contest Giveaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We would love to hear your answer to any of the questions above. You\u2019ll have a chance to win an Inspire Bible of your choice, including the soon-to-release Inspire Bible for Girls. See below for ways to enter.<\/p>\n<p>Ten people will win an Inspire Bible of their choice, and one Grand Prize winner will receive two Inspire Bibles of their choice plus a $150 Amazon gift card to spend on Bible journaling goodies to fill an Easter basket. To check out the Inspire Bible line, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyndale.com\/l\/inspire-bible\">https:\/\/www.tyndale.com\/l\/inspire-bible<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"e-widget no-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gleam.io\/0wwbF\/easter-journaling-bible-giveaway\" rel=\"nofollow\">Easter Journaling Bible Giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easter is a very special time of year where loved ones gather together to celebrate the risen Christ. This Easter, draw your daughter into the precious Word of God with a journaling Bible that includes over 400 line-art illustrations to color plus extra space in the lightly ruled wide margins for creative journaling. 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