The Gospel Project at Home: Jesus Saves Us from Our Enemies

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Read all or parts of Luke 23-24 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.

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Jesus came into Jerusalem with cheers and celebration! The people had heard

In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the United States hockey team was up against the powerhouse Russian hockey team, who had won every gold medal for the previous 16 years! The Russian team seemed unbeatable, but the U.S. team was in the lead as the final minutes of the match ticked down. As the final buzzer sounded and the U.S. team claimed the unexpected victory, announcer Al Michaels shouted, “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!”  

While winning a hockey game isn't actually a miracle, this question does make us think of the greatest miracle of all time—the resurrection of Jesus! On the third day after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb. An angel of the Lord had rolled back the stone. The angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said.” At this announcement, the women ran to share the good news with the other disciples. 

The death and resurrection of Jesus are at the center of the gospel. We deserve to die because of our sin, but Jesus died in our place. Because Jesus is alive, we do not need to fear anything. Those who trust in Jesus have forgiveness and eternal life, and we can joyfully obey Him. Now that’s a miracle to believe in! 

God's plan was always to send Jesus to die for the sins of the world. Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and rose on the third day. All who place their faith in Him will receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life.                     

Pray: Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross for our sins and for rising again on the third day. We celebrate and worship because You are alive! You have defeated sin, and Your resurrection guarantees eternal life for all who believe in You! Amen.

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Family Prayer

Mornings: Ask God to help you see the beauty of new life today. How does creation show us the story of death and new life? Where else do we see the beauty of new life?

Evenings: Praise God for new life in Christ. What must we do to receive eternal life? How does the resurrection of Jesus guarantee the promise of eternal life?

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Family Activities

For Fun: Search online for a recipe to make “Resurrection Rolls,” and bake the treat together as a family. As you sit and share the treat for breakfast, talk about why the empty tomb is good news for believers and how the resurrection of Jesus shows God’s power.

To Serve: Use “The Gospel: God’s Plan for Me” to create a witnessing tool your family can use to share Jesus with others. Use an index card and colored pencils to draw the icons, and write the Scripture references for each part of the plan. Encourage your kids to carry the card in their backpack, and ask God for opportunities to share the gospel with friends.

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