The Gospel Project at Home: Resurrection Sunday
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Read Scripture
Read all or parts of Matthew 27:27–28:10; Mark 15:16–16:8; Luke 23:26–24:12; or John 19:16–20:18 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
Preschool Bible Story Video
Elementary Bible Story Video
Talk About Scripture
Aaaachoooo! Did you know that a sneeze is your body’s way of blowing out bacteria and other harmful irritants? The nose becomes irritated when dust, pollen, or smoke invades the nostrils, and your brain tells you to clear those things away by sneezing. The sneeze might be uncomfortable, but it’s necessary for staying healthy and breathing easy.
The Bible says that all people have sinned. From the moment we’re born, sin has invaded our hearts and separated us from God. As Jesus sufferedon the cross, the Bible says He cried out with his final breath, “It is finished.” After saying this, He died.
Like a sneeze that expels impurities from your body, those last words of Jesus were the final blow to get rid of sin. God required that sin be punished, so Jesus’ death was the final payment for our sin. He died in our place so that we could be forgiven and made right with God.
While the people were crucifying Jesus, He asked His Father to forgive them. Even though Jesus never sinned, He went to the cross for our sin. Jesus forgives everyone who repents and believes He died and rose again.
Pray: Father, thank You for loving us so much that You sent Jesus to die in our place. Thank You for counting His death as the payment for our sin and for offering His righteousness to anyone who trusts in Him. Amen.
Learn Scripture
Preschool Scripture Music Video
Elementary Scripture Music Video
Family Prayer
Mornings: Thank Jesus for specific ways He endured pain and suffering while dying for our sins. How did Jesus react to those who accused Him? How did Jesus respond to the soldiers who beat and mocked Him?
Evenings: Thank God for loving people so much that He sent His Son to the cross. How does it feel to know you are loved with such an amazing love? How should we respond to such love?
Family Activities
For Fun: Use painter’s tape to create a cross on an art canvas. Allow the family to splatter paint across the canvas. The messier the better! After the paint dries, remove the tape to reveal the cross. As Jesus was dying on the cross, His final words brought hope to the world. Remind kids that Jesus’ last words before He died and rose again declared that He had conquered sin and made forgiveness available to all who believe.
To Serve: Schedule a worship night for your family. You may also want to invite other families to attend. Make it a night of reading Scripture, singing songs, and praising Jesus for His death and resurrection. Invite kids to write prayers or poems, share stories, or lead in singing songs that exalt Jesus as King over your family and over all creation.
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