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Song: Alive Again
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A man named Joseph from Arimathea went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Joseph, a rich man, was a disciple of Jesus. He took the body of Jesus down from the cross. He wrapped it in a linen cloth and put it in his own new tomb, or burying place.
Pilate, the ruler, put guards at the tomb because some men were afraid Jesus' disciples would steal his body from the grave and then say that he had been raised from the dead.
Early Sunday morning some women went to the tomb. They brought some spices that they had prepared to put on the body of Jesus. There was a great earthquake, and an angel came and rolled back the stone from in front of the tomb. Then the angel sat on the big stone.
The angel said to the women, "Don't be afraid, Jesus is not here. He has risen, as he said he would. Come and see where he lay."
The angel told them to tell this to the disciples. As they were leaving, Jesus met them. He said, "Tell my brothers to go to Galilee and there they will see me." They did see him and he ate with them.
Two men were going to the village of Emmaus. Jesus started walking along with them and talking to them. Later when they were ready to eat, Jesus gave thanks and broke the bread. Instantly they recognized him. They went to find the Eleven to tell them what had happened.
How happy they were! Jesus was alive again!
What does this story
mean to me?
Some people do not believe that Jesus rose from the dead. Some say he didn't die at all. Don't believe them! Many witnesses saw Him after He died and after He rose from the dead. We have their accounts in the gospels. Don't you think if his body had remained in the tomb his enemies would have told everyone about it?
The truth is, His body was not still in the tomb. He was raised from the dead, and because of this, we also have this same hope. We will also be raised at some point in time. What a wonderful thought! We can have a happy life here and now and an even happier one when this life is over.
The story of the Resurrection can be found in each of the gospels. We looked in Luke 24
But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him." Memory Verse
Mark 16:6
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The Resurrection of Jesus - Word Search
The Resurrection Crossword Puzzle
Alive Again - Word Scramble
Romans 6:8-11 Fill-in the Blanks
Bible Art Links
Resurrection Eggs
By Familylife
Lead your kids on a fun, faith-filled Easter egg hunt this year--one that'll teach them about Jesus' death and resurrection! Each egg carton is filled with a dozen colorful plastic eggs. Pop them open and find miniature symbols of the Easter story inside. An easy-to-understand booklet in both English and Spanish features Bible stories explaining the significance of each object. Recommended for ages 5 and up.Contains Small Parts: Not recommended for children under 3 years.
Where Is Jesus? (Easter): A Hear Me Read Book
By Mary Manz Simon / Concordia Publishing House
This book for beginning readers tells the story of Easter. Just 23 words are used in this Hear Me Read Bible story. These words are repeated again and again to help your child develop a sight vocabulary and take pride in a growing ability to recognize words. Recommended for ages 4 to 8.
A Surprise in Disguise: Luke 24:13-35 for Children Easter Arch Books
By Jeffrey Burkart / Concordia Publishing House
For more than 35 years, the best-selling Arch ® Books Bible story series has captivated children. This paperback, written by Jeffery E. Burkart and illustrated by Michelle Dorenkamp, does a fabulous job of teaching children aged 5-9 in grades K-4. The 16-page book retells the story of the disciples' encounter with Jesus on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). Fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations make this an enjoyable book to read to your children, or have them read on their own. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are pleasurable and easy to remember.
Jesus is Alive: Pencil Fun Book, 10 pack
By David C. Cook
This Bible story book is fun to read and tells the story of Jesus' resurrection in a simple way so young listeners will find it easy to understand. Plus, children will find "hands-on" scribble activities that gets the child involved in the story. All they need to do is scribble with a pencil over the blank spaces and they'll discover hidden words, pictures, and activities. Comes as a pack of 10 books. Recommended for ages 3 to 7.
Spanish New Testament Bible Stories
Stories 238, 239, and 240
from Calvary Chapel.
Jesus Dies
Jesus Leaves Earth
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