Hello Parents,

The time between Friday afternoon and Sunday morning must have been dark hours for Jesus’ disciples. Fear, doubt, and confusion certainly overwhelmed their thoughts. Jesus, their Lord, was dead. He had been unjustly arrested, falsely accused, and severely beaten. Even worse, He had been killed in a horrible manner: by crucifixion.

The story doesn’t end there. Jesus’ body was laid in a tomb. The tomb was sealed and guards watched over it. The Jews remembered Jesus’ claim that He would rise from the dead (John 2:19-21), and they made sure no one could steal His body and insist He had risen. Imagine their surprise when Jesus did rise from the dead!

 

SUNDAY IN VIA KIDS

Jesus’ Resurrection

Paul addressed in 1 Corinthians 15:17 just how essential Jesus’ resurrection is to the gospel: “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins.” The resurrection is proof that God was satisfied with Jesus’ sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins and that God’s new covenant had begun.

Emphasize to your kids that Jesus is alive! Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn’t stay dead. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and raised Jesus from the dead to reign as King over all creation. Jesus provides salvation from sin and the promise of eternal life. We believe this by faith. Today, Jesus is seated at the right hand of God and reigns as King over all of creation. (Phil. 2:9-10)

Memory verse

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The who believes in me will live, even though they die. - John 11:25

What you can say

Babies and Toddlers

  • On the third day, God made Jesus alive again.

  • John saw the empty tomb and believed Jesus was alive.

  • Mary saw Jesus, and He was alive.

  • God raised Jesus from the dead to be King over everything.

  • Jesus is alive in heaven.

Preschool

  • Jesus rose from the dead and is alive. 

  • Where is Jesus now? Jesus is in heaven.

Kids

  • God raised Jesus from the dead to defeat sin and death. 

  • Where is Jesus now? Jesus ascended to heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father.

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