The Christian account says Jesus rose on the third day after his crucifixion, the tomb was found empty, and his followers then reported seeing him alive. After that, he appeared to disciples in several places, gave them instructions, and later ascended into heaven.

Quick Scoop

On the morning of the resurrection, women who went to Jesus’ tomb found the stone moved away and the tomb empty.

In the Gospel accounts, angels or messengers told them Jesus had risen, and Jesus later appeared to Mary Magdalene, other women, the disciples, and a larger group of followers.

What happened next

The resurrection stories describe Jesus as alive in a physical but transformed state: he spoke with people, showed his wounds, and ate with his followers.

He also instructed his disciples to spread his message, which Christians understand as the beginning of the church’s mission.

In plain terms

If you mean the biblical story, the sequence is basically: crucifixion, burial, empty tomb, appearances to followers, then ascension.

If you want, I can also give you a simple day-by-day timeline of the resurrection accounts from the Gospels.