Sharing with children the joy of the resurrection of Jesus In He's Alive! children will feel Mary Magdalene's sorrow when she found the tomb empty where Jesus had been buried. Then they will share the joy she experienced when Jesus made Himself known to her and called her by name. They will also learn how Jesus told Mary Magdalene to go tell the disciples the Good News that He was alive. Children will find it amazing that the two disciples who were walking along a road near Jerusalem did not recognize Jesus when He joined them. They will be thrilled when they read about Jesus' special appearance to Thomas, replacing his doubts with faith. Finally, they will be impressed and delighted when they imagine Jesus on the shore cooking breakfast for the disciples.