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I Tried Using Easter Bible Verses All Week — Here’s How It Went

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I thought I knew the Easter story. I grew up with it. Songs. Lilies. Sunrise church. But this year, I needed more than the usual. My head felt loud. My heart felt tired. So I made a simple plan: read a few Easter verses each day and see what changed.
A quick scroll through Barnabas also handed me crisp, one-paragraph devotionals that set the tone for the readings.

If you want a straight KJV list to start with, I bookmarked these classic Easter passages as my baseline.

You know what? It helped. Not perfect. Not magic. But steady. Like good bread and a soft blanket.

I used the YouVersion app for reminders, but I kept a paper list on my fridge too. Coffee ring on the corner and all.

The Verses That Hit Me (Real Examples)

I used the King James Version because the words ring. Short. Strong. Easy to learn by heart.

  • Matthew 28:6
    “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.”

  • Luke 24:5–6
    “Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen.”

  • John 11:25
    “I am the resurrection, and the life…”

  • 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
    “Christ died for our sins… and that he rose again the third day…”

  • 1 Peter 1:3
    “…begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

  • Romans 6:4
    “…even so we also should walk in newness of life.”

  • Isaiah 53:5
    “He was wounded for our transgressions… and with his stripes we are healed.”

  • Psalm 118:24
    “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Some days I read one line and just sat. Other days I read all eight. Depends on the morning. Depends on my kids and the dog and the weather.

When I needed a quick look at how other translations phrase the same truths, I hopped over to Bible Gateway's Easter topic page for a side-by-side glance.

How I Used Them in Real Life

  • Morning porch read. Warm mug. Birds. Two minutes, not ten. Short is fine.
  • Sticky notes on the mirror. Psalm 118:24 worked best on rough days.
  • Audio Bible while basting the ham. Hands busy. Heart listening.
  • Egg hunt twist. I tucked small verse cards in a few eggs. The candy still won, but they asked good questions later.
  • Bedtime echo. I said one line. The kids echoed. We kept it light.

Here’s the thing: Easter comes fast. A full plate. Company. Dishes stacked high. Short verses fit real life.

For another down-to-earth diary of squeezing resurrection verses into a busy week, I loved reading this honest experiment that mirrors so much of what I felt.

What I Loved

  • The tone is brave. “He is risen” snaps me awake.
  • It gave words to hope when I had none.
  • It works for mixed ages. My teen rolled her eyes, then kept the Romans 6 card.
  • The rhythm helps. KJV sounds like a drum. Easy to remember.

The thread of overcoming kept ringing in my ears; if you’re craving a deeper dive into that theme, this heart-level review of victory verses unpacks it beautifully.

What Fell Short (For Me)

  • The old words can feel stiff for kids. I had to explain “transgressions.”
  • Some lines feel heavy if you’re grieving. Isaiah 53 is strong medicine. I saved it for a quiet hour.
  • It’s easy to rush and miss the point. I did that. Twice. Okay, more than twice.

When my own missteps piled up midweek, I leaned on a straight-talk rundown of Bible verses about grace that reminded me there’s still room to breathe.

Small fix? Pick one verse per day. Read it slow. Read it again. Then stop.

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My Top Pairings That Worked

  • Matthew 28:6 in the morning, Psalm 118:24 at lunch. Rise and rejoice. Simple.
  • 1 Corinthians 15 on Saturday. Big picture day.
  • Romans 6 on Monday. Post-holiday reset. Newness of life, even with laundry.

That Monday “newness of life” nudge sent me searching for more fresh-start passages, and I bookmarked this candid review of Bible verses about new beginnings for future resets.

Who This Helps

  • Busy parents who want truth, not fluff.
  • New believers who want a clear path.
  • Folks who doubt but still show up on Sunday.
  • Church musicians picking a call to worship. These lines sing.

And if Easter weekend finds you sitting with relational ache, this collection of verses for broken relationships speaks directly to that tender spot.

Little Tips That Actually Helped

  • Speak one line out loud. The room changes.
  • Write one verse by hand. Slow writing, slow heart.
  • Tie a verse to a place. Luke 24 on your front step. It sticks.

My Take

I didn’t expect much. I got peace and a steadier breath. Not all at once. More like a slow sunrise that warms your hands and then your chest.

I give this Easter set a 4.5 out of 5 for daily life. It’s faithful. It’s clear. It’s strong. I’d add a kid-friendly line or two, but that’s easy to fix.

One last line I kept in my pocket?

“Why seek ye the living among the dead?” (Luke 24:5)

That question followed me all week. It still does. And honestly, I’m glad.

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