Rise & Shine - Week 4
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 there for me every day.
READ: The Road to Emmaus: Luke 24:13-35; Psalm 23
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 Luke 24:13-35 together. This story tells us that even when Jesus was right there in front of their eyes, people didn’t recognize Jesus. We don’t know if it’s because Jesus looked different after he came back to life or it’s because they simply couldn’t believe that Jesus was alive again. In any case, when we open ourselves up to the truth that Jesus is always there, then we’ll begin to notice him everywhere!
Go on a nature walk with your family this week to enjoy outdoors and identify how nature speaks of God’s splendor and presence. Jesus is everywhere! And sometimes, we feel the closest to Jesus outside in nature.
ASK....
What do you notice? What do you hear? What do you feel and smell?
How does nature help us recognize Jesus?
How do other people help us recognize Jesus?
How does God’s word help us recognize Jesus?
Pray: Jesus, thank you for reminding me that you are all around. Your creation, nature, and everything around us tells of your beauty, creativity, and joy. Thank you for being there for me every day. Amen.
DISCUSS:
What were the people on the road to Emmaus talking about when Jesus came up to them?
Why do you think the people on the road to Emmaus didn't recognize Jesus?
How did they know it was Jesus in the end?
Read Psalm 23. Based on all of the action words that describe what the Lord does for us, why do you think Jesus is called the good shepherd?
Why do you think it could be hard for us to remember that Jesus is always there for us?
Name something that you can hold in your hands that helps you remember Jesus is here with you.
Name something bigger than your house that helps you know Jesus is always there for you.