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Connect the dots to reveal something from today’s Bible story.

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Palm Branch Dot-to-DotINSTRUCTIONS: Connect the dots to reveal something from today’s Bible story.

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Easter • Session 1 Jesus’ Triumphal Entry

BIBLE STORY SUMMARY:

• Jesus and His friends traveled to Jerusalem for Passover.

• People welcomed Jesus as their King.

• Jesus rode on a donkey, and the people shouted, “Hosanna.”

• The religious leaders did not like the people praising Jesus.

KEY PASSAGE: Romans 10:9

BIG PICTURE QUESTION:

• Who saves us from our sin? Jesus saves us from sin.

FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:

• Read Zechariah 9:9. How did Jesus make these words happen?

• A few days later, crowds of people wanted Jesus to be hurt. Does that seem strange after this Bible story?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Visit a local petting zoo to see a donkey. Talk about the humility of King Jesus in riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.

• Identify a person who is unable to see or unable to walk. Offer him a ride to the grocery store or offer to deliver his groceries to him.


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STORY POINT: PEOPLE WELCOMED JESUS AS THEIR KING. Jesus’ Triumphal EntryMatthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12 2


Foot MatchingINSTRUCTIONS: Draw a line connecting each foot to its match.


Easter • Session 2 The Last Supper


• Jesus washed His friends’ feet.• Jesus said He wanted His friends to

follow His example and serve one another.

• Jesus ate a special meal with His friends.

• Jesus said the bread and drink were to remind His friends of what He did for them.





• What did Jesus mean that His friends should follow His example?

• What are some ways we can serve one another?

• How does the Lord’s Supper help us remember Jesus?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Invite a Jewish friend to tell you and your family about their traditional Passover practices.

• Perform a family foot-washing ceremony.

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STORY POINT: JESUS ATE A SPECIAL MEAL WITH HIS FRIENDS. The Last SupperMatthew 26; John 13 4



Easter • Session 3 Jesus’ Crucifixion and

Resurrection


• Jesus died on the cross and is alive.• An angel told the women that Jesus

is alive.• The women saw Jesus and

worshiped Him.





• Why did Jesus not stop the people from hurting Him? Could He?

• Did Jesus deserve to be treated badly like He was? Who deserves to be punished for sinning?

• Why is Jesus’ death and resurrection the most important thing that ever happened?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. Play the role of detectives and talk about evidence for the resurrection.

• Ask your church leaders if there is a family who visited on Easter that you can invite to lunch after church next week.

Shadow MatchingINSTRUCTIONS: Draw a line connecting each figure to its shadow.

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STORY POINT: JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS AND IS ALIVE. Jesus’ Crucifixion and ResurrectionMatthew 26–28 6



Easter • Session 4 The Emmaus Disciples


• Jesus joined two of His friends as they walked and talked.

• Jesus taught that all the Scriptures point to Him.

• The friends went to tell the others that Jesus is alive.





• Why do you think God kept the friends from recognizing Jesus right away?

• Why were the friends sad before Jesus started walking with them?

• Whom can you tell that Jesus is alive?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Help each child make a book cover for his Bible using a paper bag. Find directions online. Invite children to draw a picture of Jesus on their cover.

• Read an Old Testament Bible story as a family. Discuss how that story points to Jesus.

The Road to EmmausINSTRUCTIONS: Complete the maze to get Jesus and His friends from Jerusalem to Emmaus.

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STORY POINT: JESUS TAUGHT THAT ALL THE SCRIPTURES POINT TO HIM. The Emmaus DisciplesLuke 24 8



Easter • Session 5 Jesus Appeared to the

Disciples


• Jesus’ friends locked themselves in a house because they were afraid after Jesus died.

• Jesus appeared to His friends. • He said to look at Him and touch

Him.• Jesus sent His friends to tell all

people that He is alive.





• Why is it important that God made Jesus alive again?

• Would you have been afraid like the friends were when Jesus appeared to them?

• Why do you think Jesus said, “Peace to you!” several times?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Throw a “Jesus Is Alive” family dance party. Laugh, dance, and sing songs to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Say the disciples were so happy to see Jesus.

Find the BiblesINSTRUCTIONS: Use the key to find and circle the Bibles in the picture.

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STORY POINT: JESUS APPEARED TO HIS FRIENDS. Jesus Appeared to the DisciplesLuke 24; John 20 10

Connect the dots to reveal something from today’s Bible story.


Palm Branch Dot-to-DotINSTRUCTIONS: Connect the dots to reveal something from today’s Bible story.


Easter • Session 1 Jesus’ Triumphal Entry


• Jesus and His friends traveled to Jerusalem for Passover.

• People welcomed Jesus as their King.

• Jesus rode on a donkey, and the people shouted, “Hosanna.”

• The religious leaders did not like the people praising Jesus.





• Read Zechariah 9:9. How did Jesus make these words happen?

• A few days later, crowds of people wanted Jesus to be hurt. Does that seem strange after this Bible story?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Visit a local petting zoo to see a donkey. Talk about the humility of King Jesus in riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.

• Identify a person who is unable to see or unable to walk. Offer him a ride to the grocery store or offer to deliver his groceries to him.


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Foot MatchingINSTRUCTIONS: Draw a line connecting each foot to its match.


Easter • Session 2 The Last Supper


• Jesus washed His friends’ feet.• Jesus said He wanted His friends to

follow His example and serve one another.

• Jesus ate a special meal with His friends.

• Jesus said the bread and drink were to remind His friends of what He did for them.





• What did Jesus mean that His friends should follow His example?

• What are some ways we can serve one another?

• How does the Lord’s Supper help us remember Jesus?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Invite a Jewish friend to tell you and your family about their traditional Passover practices.

• Perform a family foot-washing ceremony.

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Easter • Session 3 Jesus’ Crucifixion and

Resurrection


• Jesus died on the cross and is alive.• An angel told the women that Jesus

is alive.• The women saw Jesus and

worshiped Him.





• Why did Jesus not stop the people from hurting Him? Could He?

• Did Jesus deserve to be treated badly like He was? Who deserves to be punished for sinning?

• Why is Jesus’ death and resurrection the most important thing that ever happened?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. Play the role of detectives and talk about evidence for the resurrection.

• Ask your church leaders if there is a family who visited on Easter that you can invite to lunch after church next week.

Shadow MatchingINSTRUCTIONS: Draw a line connecting each figure to its shadow.

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Easter • Session 4 The Emmaus Disciples


• Jesus joined two of His friends as they walked and talked.

• Jesus taught that all the Scriptures point to Him.

• The friends went to tell the others that Jesus is alive.





• Why do you think God kept the friends from recognizing Jesus right away?

• Why were the friends sad before Jesus started walking with them?

• Whom can you tell that Jesus is alive?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Help each child make a book cover for his Bible using a paper bag. Find directions online. Invite children to draw a picture of Jesus on their cover.

• Read an Old Testament Bible story as a family. Discuss how that story points to Jesus.

The Road to EmmausINSTRUCTIONS: Complete the maze to get Jesus and His friends from Jerusalem to Emmaus.

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Preschool Activity Page AnswersPreschool Leader Guide© 2019 LifeWay OK to Print

Instructions: Use as a reference in Introduce the Story.



Easter • Session 5 Jesus Appeared to the

Disciples


• Jesus’ friends locked themselves in a house because they were afraid after Jesus died.

• Jesus appeared to His friends. • He said to look at Him and touch

Him.• Jesus sent His friends to tell all

people that He is alive.





• Why is it important that God made Jesus alive again?

• Would you have been afraid like the friends were when Jesus appeared to them?

• Why do you think Jesus said, “Peace to you!” several times?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Throw a “Jesus Is Alive” family dance party. Laugh, dance, and sing songs to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Say the disciples were so happy to see Jesus.

Find the BiblesINSTRUCTIONS: Use the key to find and circle the Bibles in the picture.

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Preschool Activity Page AnswersPreschool Leader Guide© 2019 LifeWay OK to Print

Instructions: Use as a reference in Introduce the Story.

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ade everything! He is King over everything, and He is in charge.

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JESUS LOVES. Ask: “Do you like presents?” Explain that Jesus gives us the best present. He never did anything w

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as punished in our place. Jesus wants to take aw

ay our sin because He loves us.

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