Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection: April 12, 2020-Easter 3's and 4's

April 12, 2020- Easter
3’s and 4’s
Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection

Bible Story: Matthew 26–28; 1 Corinthians 15
Key Passage: 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you
have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
1 Peter 5:10
Big Picture Question: Who is in control of everything? God is in control of everything in heaven
and on earth.
Bottom Line: Jesus died and rose again so that we will never die and will live forever with and for
Him.
Christ Connection: Jesus’ death and resurrection is the center of the gospel. In Adam, we were
spiritually dead in sin, but Jesus died to pay for our sins. Jesus is alive! God gives new life to
everyone who trusts in Jesus.
Leader Notes:
CONTEXT
Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection are essential to the Christian faith. If we teach Jesus as a
respected teacher and miracle-worker who claimed to be the Messiah and who was crucified on
the cross—but who was not resurrected—then we are teaching the Jesus of Judaism. If we teach
Jesus as a wise teacher and prophet who ascended into heaven—but who was not crucified—
then we are teaching the Jesus of Islam.
Jesus’ purpose for coming to earth was to save us from our sins. (Matt. 1:21) Jesus came to die to
show God’s love to us (Rom. 5:7-8) so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have
eternal life. (John 3:16) Jesus came to die so that we would be forgiven. (Eph. 1:7) Jesus came to
die to bring us to God. (1 Pet. 3:18)
Jesus died on the cross to satisfy the wrath of God toward sin. His resurrection proved that God
was satisfied with Jesus’ sacrifice. If Jesus had died but not been raised up, He would have been
like military leaders who died without a throne. (Acts 5:33-37) But Jesus conquered death, just as
He said He would. (John 2:19-21) If there was no resurrection, Paul says, our faith would be
worthless. We would be dead in our sins. (1 Cor. 15:17)
But Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope for our resurrection. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from
the dead will raise our bodies to life. (Rom. 8:11)
Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection are not the end of the story, but the center of it. As you teach
kids this Bible story, emphasize the gospel: the good news of who Jesus is and what He has
done. We do not worship a dead Savior. Jesus is alive! There is hope for sinners. Jesus’
resurrection gives believers the promise of new life. “For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will
be made alive” (1 Cor. 15:22).
The Gospel Project 1

Unit 20 Session 2 Easter- Edited by Parkway Church
3’s and 4’s
TEACHING FOCUS (Matthew 26–28; 1 Corinthians 15)

As you point kids to Jesus, focus on the empty tomb. Because Jesus’ death and resurrection is
the center of the gospel, the empty tomb proves that Jesus is who He said He was. Jesus died a
real, painful death on the cross to pay for our sins. God hates sin so much that He gave His Son
to overcome it. After Jesus died, they placed Him in a tomb where many thought His body
would remain forever but after three days, He rose again. The tomb was empty. Because of this,
Jesus offers us forgiveness and life. The empty tomb reminds us that Jesus died and rose again
so that we will never die and will live forever with and for Him.
Christ Connection: Jesus’ death and resurrection is the center of the gospel. In Adam, we were
spiritually dead in sin, but Jesus died to pay for our sins. Jesus is alive! God gives new life to
everyone who trusts in Jesus.
Bottom Line: Jesus died and rose again so that we will never die and will live forever with Him.
Today’s Takeaways
 The story of Easter is about God’s love for you and His hatred of sin.
 God sent His Son to the cross to pay for our sins and to offer us life.
 Bottom Line: Jesus died and rose again so that we will never die and will live forever with
and for Him.
 What we believe about Jesus gives us life forever with God in Heaven and it gives us a God-
honoring life to live today.
PRAYER AND TIME OF COMMITMENT
Give kids a chance to believe in Jesus for the first time. Remind them that God loves them so much that He sent Jesus to
earth to pay for their sins. Lead them to pray as you pray. Pray that believers will submit their lives to the Holy Spirit, follow
Jesus, and tell others about Him.
Social: Providing Time for Fun Interaction (15 minutes)

Activities that encourage preschoolers to enter the classroom and begin engaging with peers and small group
leaders by providing age appropriate and hands on fun while introducing new concepts they will hear in the
day’s Bible story.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

What You Need: Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Printable (1 Per group), plastic eggs, and other objects on the
scavenger hunt list
What You Do:
 Before you begin ask a leader to help you hide the objects for the hunt around the room
 Break kids into teams of 2.
 As you read the items on the scavenger hunt list, send one team of 2 at a time to find the objects
hidden in the room.
 Celebrate with kids as they return with the objects they have found.
What You Say: “Spring is right here around the corner and spring makes me think of Easter. Our game today
really gets me excited about celebrating Easter with you. Our Bible stories are going to help us remember
God’s promise as we prepare to celebrate Easter together. Join me in listening to our story today.”

3’s and 4’s
Worship
Gather children on a rug or in a specific area of the classroom to tell the story. Some kids (especially the
younger ones) may wander. That’s okay. They’re still listening and learning!
Play the DVD of All Star Kids worship (choose 1 song for today)
What You Say: “Way to go! You are such amazing singers. Now let’s sit down to learn from the Bible Story
today.”
Story Time: Communicating God’s Truth in Engaging Ways

Engage kid’s hearts through a dynamic and interactive Bible story and prayer experience in a Large
Group setting.
Bible Story
What You Need: Bible
What You Do: Place a book mark at Matthew 26 in your Bible. Invite a preschooler to open it.
What You Say: The Bible is God’s Word, and it is always true. Our story today is from the Book the Matthew.
PLAY BIBLE STORY VIDEO
Talk about the Bible Story:

““God sent Jesus to rescue us. Even though Jesus never disobeyed God, people put Jesus on the cross and
then buried Him. Jesus did not stay dead though. On the third day, God made Him alive again. A man named
Paul had good news for people who love Jesus. Paul said, “I taught what is most important. Jesus die d on the
cross to rescue us like the Scriptures said. Jesus was buried and He came back to life on the third day like the
Scriptures said. Jesus appeared to Peter and then to the other friends. Then He appeared to a big crowd of
people at one time. Then He appeared to me. Jesus is alive, and people who believe in Him will live with Him
forever!”
Learn the Big Picture Question

What You Say: Our Big Picture Question asks, Who is in control of everything? God is in control of
everything in heaven and on earth. Because Jesus never sinned. He could die on the cross to take the
punishment we deserve for our sin. When we trust in Jesus, God forgives us for our sin. Jesus became
human to rescue sinners.
Practice the Memory Verse:

Open your Bible to 1 Peter 5:10, Read the memory verse aloud several times.
What You Say: “Our memory verse helps us remember our Big Picture Question. Who is in control of
everything? God is in control of everything in heaven and on earth. He will restore us. Jesus is going to
be how He will restore us. Let’s pray together and move to small groups.”
Groups: Creating a Safe Place to Connect (25 minutes)

Create a safe place to connect through activities that are written to reach every learning st yle while reinforcing
the Main Point that was introduced during the Bible Story and applying it to real life experiences. In addition,
these activities provide preschoolers with an opportunity to build relationships with their Small Group Leaders.
1. Share the Easter Story

What You Need: Easter Eggs (empty), one prize egg for each kid to take home, Easter Story
printable (1 poster per group)
What You Do:
 Ask a leader to help you hide Eggs around the room or weather permitting, outside.
 Each kid will find one of each color egg, plus a prize egg that will be in a patterned egg.
 As kids finish collecting their eggs, invite them to join you in a circle as you tell the Easter story.
3’s and 4’s
 Ask kids to practice telling the story with you.

 Encourage kids to use their prize egg as way to tell the Easter story to people they know.
What You Say ” Jesus died on the cross and is alive. Many people saw Jesus alive, and one da y
He will return. God sent Jesus to rescue us. Jesus obeyed God’s plan.
2. Practice signing the Memory Verse

What You Need: Memory Verse Poster
What You Do:
o Show the poster to the kids.
o As you say the words point to them on the poster.
o Create simple hand motions to teach kids the memory verse. Sample hand motions include,
“And the God (point to sky) of all grace, who called (cup hands around mouth and yell a kids
name)you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered (make a sad face) a little while,
will himself restore you and make you strong (show muscles), firm (stand tall) and
steadfast(walk a straight line). 1 Peter 5:10
What You Say ”Who had the power to restore and make us strong, firm and steadfast? God and only God.
Let’s say our Big Picture Question together. Who is in control of everything? God is in control of
everything in heaven and on earth. That means we can trust Him to help guide us and find us when we
need help.
Pray and Dismiss:

What You Need: no supplies needed
What You Do:
 Pray: “Father, thank You for the wonderful gift of salvation. We know that we could never earn such
as perfect love. We praise You for giving it to us anyway. Help us love You and celeb rate what
Jesus has done. Give us hearts that want to obey. Amen.
 Tell parents one thing you did today and encourage them to check out the Family Resources online,
app and in paper copy on the slat wall.


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April 12, 2020- Easter

3’s and 4’s

Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection

The Gospel Project 1

TEACHING FOCUS (Matthew 26–28; 1 Corinthians 15)

PRAYER AND TIME OF COMMITMENT

Social: Providing Time for Fun Interaction (15 minutes)

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

The Gospel Project 2

Story Time: Communicating God’s Truth in Engaging Ways

PLAY BIBLE STORY VIDEO

Talk about the Bible Story:

Learn the Big Picture Question

Practice the Memory Verse:

Groups: Creating a Safe Place to Connect (25 minutes)

1. Share the Easter Story

 Ask kids to practice telling the story with you.

2. Practice signing the Memory Verse

Pray and Dismiss:

The Gospel Project 4

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