The Third Day - Print

The Third Day
Living the Resurrection

By Tom Berlin; Mark A. Miller

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A hope-filled six-week study that invites readers to encounter the resurrection through the lives transformed by Jesus’ death and rising.

This book will help you:

• Explore the meaning of Christ’s resurrection through Scripture, story and reflection.
• Walk with Peter, Mary Magdalene, Thomas, Paul and the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
• Move from grief, fear and doubt toward hope, joy and renewed faith.
• Understand resurrection as a present reality that transforms ordinary life.
• Use the study personally or as part of a small group, Sunday school class or church-wide program.
• Prepare for Easter through a thoughtful and accessible Lenten study.
• Reflect on new life, redemption and the continuing power of the risen Christ.

Features

• A six-week study for individuals, groups and church-wide Lenten programs.
• Uses storytelling and biblical reflection to explore the resurrection.
• Focuses on people whose lives were changed by Jesus’ final days and resurrection.
• Can be used alongside a Leader Guide and video teaching sessions featuring Tom Berlin.
• Suitable for Lent, Easter, small groups, Sunday school classes and personal study.

Soft cover 144pp
 5.5 x 0.33 x 8.5 inches
ISBN 9781791024147
Abingdon Press (2023)

Description

“On the third day, he rose again.” These familiar words stand at the centre of Christian faith, yet the resurrection is not simply a doctrine to recite or an event to remember once a year. It is a reality that changes lives.

This study invites readers to enter the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection through the experiences of those who encountered him in his final days and in the astonishing aftermath of the empty tomb.

Through the stories of Peter, Mary Magdalene, Thomas, Paul and the disciples on the road to Emmaus, readers are drawn into the emotional landscape of Holy Week and Easter. These are not distant figures preserved in stained glass; they are people who knew fear, grief, confusion, regret, doubt and longing. As they meet the risen Christ, their lives are transformed by surprise, joy, forgiveness and new purpose. Their stories help modern readers ask what resurrection means not only for the world to come, but for the lives they are living now.

Designed for personal reading or a six-week group study, this book is especially useful during Lent and the Easter season. Tom Berlin’s storytelling and careful engagement with Scripture make the material accessible, reflective and pastorally grounded. The study offers a way to move beyond the sorrow of the cross without ignoring it, focusing instead on the redemptive power of God to bring new life where loss once seemed final.

This is an ideal resource for small groups, Sunday school classes, home groups, pastors and church communities seeking a meaningful Lenten program. It offers a thoughtful path toward Easter, helping readers rediscover the hope of resurrection and consider how the risen Christ continues to transform hearts, communities and the world.

About the Authors

Tom Berlin is a bishop of The United Methodist Church and an experienced pastor, preacher and author. Before becoming bishop of the Florida Episcopal Area, he served for more than twenty-five years as senior pastor of Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon, Virginia. His books and studies are known for connecting Scripture, Christian discipleship and everyday life in accessible and practical ways.

Mark A. Miller is a church musician, composer, worship leader and educator. He serves as Professor of Church Music, Director of Chapel and Composer-in-Residence at Drew University and has also taught sacred music at Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music and Divinity School. His work is widely used in congregational worship and often reflects themes of justice, community, faith and song.

Contents

Introduction to living the resurrection
Peter
Mary Magdalene
Thomas
Paul
The disciples on the road to Emmaus
Jesus’ resurrection and its transforming power
Reflection questions and material for personal or group study
Themes of grief, surprise, doubt, redemption, hope and new life
Resources suitable for Lent, Easter and church-wide study