Easter Sunday
What did Jesus pray in the garden? (He asked God
for another way to save people, but agreed to obey God’s
plan; Matt. 26:39)How did Jesus die? (He was crucified—hung on a
cross; Matt. 27:33-50)What did the women find on the third day?
(an empty tomb and an angel who said Jesus rose,
Matt. 28:5-6)Why is it important that Jesus really died? Guide
kids to understand that God demands a sacrifice for sin. Because we are sinners, we deserve death. If there were no sacrifice, God would not be perfectly just. Jesus had to die for us to be forgiven. (See Heb. 9:22; Rom. 6:23; and 2 Cor. 5:21.)Why is it important that Jesus rose to life? Help kids see that Jesus’ rising again was proof that His sacrifice was enough. He rose again to prove that sin and death were totally defeated. We have victory in Christ. (See
1 Cor. 15:12-22.)How does Jesus’ resurrection give us joy? Help the
kids think through the hope we have for the future. Remind them that because of Jesus’ resurrection, there is no suffering we can face that could ever take away our salvation. The worst that could happen to us in life is still outweighed by the wonderful nature of God’s mercy and grace toward us.