Rise & Shine - Week 2
On a farm, life has a daily rhythm (for plants, animals, and people, too). “Life” is what this series is all about, because we’re talking about Easter and Jesus’ triumph over death! In this five-week series, our kids will explore the stories leading up to and following Easter Sunday. Together, we’ll discover we can stick with Jesus even when our days are dark, and that because Jesus is alive, we can spend our days meeting with him, trusting he’s there for us, and sharing his love — not just today, but every day!
BIG IDEA: Jesus is alive today and every day!
READ: Jesus Died and Rose Again: Matthew 27:45-28:10; Psalm 118:21-24
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary:
"He is not here; He has risen!!" Luke 24:6 (NIV)
Toddler Twist:
"He isn't here, He's risen!" Luke 24:6
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: Light of the world and Glorious Day
COLORING: Luke 24:6
DISCIPLE:
Read Matthew 27:45-28:10 together.
Wow! Isn’t that wonderful news? Jesus is not dead! He is alive! He is not in a tomb, he is with us always!
Play ”God’s Wonderful Surprise” from the Jesus Storybook Bible. Start at 0:45 seconds. As it says in the story we just heard, Jesus defeated death! And if he can do that, he can do anything! Have your kids write or draw personal prayers on a construction paper cross.
Pray: Jesus, thank you for watching over me. I am so glad that you are alive and living in our hearts. Help me to share this good news with all who need to hear it. Because you’re alive today and every day! Amen.
DISCUSS:
What were Jesus' last words on the cross?
How did the people who saw Jesus die know that he really was the son of God?
How did Jesus' friends know that he was alive again?
Read Psalm 118:24. How do you feel knowing that Jesus is alive? What does this verse help you think about Jesus?
How do you think you might have reacted if Jesus appeared to you after he came back to life?
What does Jesus being alive mean for us?
What can we do to "wake" others up about this wonderful news?