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Digital Mission: Bringing Easter to a Scrolling World

4/12/2025

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Abstract illustration of Jesus embracing humanity at the cross -- Easter Collection video by Jesus Film Project sharing the story of Christ’s death and resurrection.
A reflection for digital missionaries, church leaders, and everyday believers navigating faith in the digital space

Last week, as I scrolled through Instagram, I paused at a piece by @saltandgoldcollection. The words stopped me mid-scroll:

"Be prepared for Jesus to flip the tables of your heart.
It's not about who's on the seat; it's about Who's washing the feet."

Something about it cut through the noise. It wasn’t just aesthetically beautiful—it created space for genuine reflection on Jesus. A rare moment where social media felt sacred rather than draining.

And I wondered: How do we create more of these moments?

Where Faith Meets the Feed

Every day, millions seek meaning through search bars and social feeds. Some find Jesus. Many find counterfeits. The digital landscape is our modern-day Athens—filled with altars to countless gods, ideas, and influencers.

For those of us called to share the Gospel, this raises a question that keeps me up at night: How do we show up in these spaces with truth that transforms rather than content that merely competes?

Learning from Paul's Playbook

When Paul walked into Athens, he didn’t retreat from the city’s spiritual confusion—he engaged it. Acts 17 tells us:

"He was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols...
So he reasoned in the synagogue... and in the marketplace day by day..."

Before speaking, Paul observed. He walked the streets. He listened. Then he found common ground—an altar “To an unknown god”—and used it to build a bridge:

"What you worship as unknown, I now proclaim to you..."

Paul didn’t dilute the Gospel. He proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus—a concept that confused many but still led some to faith.

"He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead." (Acts 17:31)

Some sneered. Others leaned in. A few believed. The platforms have changed, but the mission remains: to bring the message of the risen Christ into a world full of distractions and digital idols.

The Resurrection Changes Everything

At the core of our digital mission is Easter—Jesus isn’t just a wise teacher or a religious option. He is the risen King.

Without the resurrection, we’re just another voice in the noise. But because Jesus rose, every post, every message, and every conversation can point to eternal hope.

Because He lives, we speak.

Because He rose, we share.

Because He’s coming back, what we do online matters.

What Digital Fruit Really Looks Like

Last month, a colleague in Cairo told me about Fatima (name changed), a 25-year-old woman who had a dream of a man in white. When she shared it with a friend, she was dismissed. But she couldn’t shake the moment.

She searched online—“man in white dream”—and landed on the Jesus Film in Arabic. As she watched Jesus transfigured on the mountain, she stopped.

"That’s him," she said. "That’s who I saw."

That video led her to a local church, where she gave her life to Christ. Today, she’s training to share the Jesus Film with others in her community.

This is digital fruit. Not viral. Not flashy. Just one faithful seed, multiplied by the Spirit.

The most meaningful metrics aren’t likes or shares. They’re conversations, questions, and quiet prayers sparked by a simple click.

Tools That Empower Your Witness

Two resources I’ve seen God use again and again:

The Jesus Film Easter Collection — powerful visual storytelling of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, available in 2,000+ languages.

Next Steps Journey — a digital discipleship path that helps seekers and new believers grow in faith, right where they are.

This Easter, Don't Just Scroll—Engage

Every feed, comment, and message thread is a mission field. This Easter, may we show up like Paul did—with eyes open and hearts ready.

Share a resurrection story.

Ask a thoughtful question.

Respond with grace.

Send that video to someone you’ve been praying for.

You never know which small act might be someone’s first step toward the empty tomb.


What’s one way you’ve seen digital connection lead to spiritual conversation? I’d love to hear your story.

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