Dear Parents, We hope the following summary of the Sunday School lesson will help you in discussing the lesson with your children and working through this booklet together. SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:
Becoming More Like Jesus
Matthew 27:57-28:15; Mark 15:42-16:8; Luke 24:12; John 19:38—20:18 BIBLE STORY SUMMARY:
Jesus came to be the Savior of the world. Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day. The disciples and women who followed Jesus believed that Jesus rose from the dead. The chief priests refused to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. LESSON FOCUS:
To understand that Jesus gives eternal life only to those who believe in Him. To consider whether or not I have decided to believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sin and eternal life. WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT GOD:
Jesus rose from the dead, and He is the Giver of Eternal Life. LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT WE LEARNED:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Jesus gives me eternal life
Who came with Joseph to help take care of Jesus’ body? (Nicodemus) Where did the put Jesus’ body after they wrapped Him in the linen strips and spices? (They put His body into Joseph’s tomb..) Why did they have to hurry? (At sundown it would be the Sabbath and they could not do any work.) Who was watching them? (Mary Magdalene and the other Mary..) Why were the chief priests and the Pharisees worried about Jesus’ tomb? (They were afraid the disciples would steal the body and tell people that Jesus had risen from the dead..) What did they do to protect this from happening? (They put a large stone in front of the tomb and sealed it..) What happened when the women arrived at the tomb? (The stone was rolled away and there were two angels.) What did the angels tell them? (He has risen from the dead! Don’t you remember the things He told you?)
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The resurrection of Jesus— Victory over death This Week’s Memory Verse: Christ suffered for you, leaving an example that you should follow in His steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats. Instead, He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 1 Peter 2:21-25
April 13, 2014
Read John 19:38-42 & Luke 23:5052
Monday—Crucified Try to imagine the day that Jesus was crucified. His disciples and followers must have been in a state of shock. How would you have felt if you had seen Jesus, your Lord, severely beaten and then hung on a cross to die.
Saturday—This Weeks Puzzle
Say Your verse!
_____________________________________ Two men, who were not part of the twelve disciples, knew something had to be done with Jesus’ body. Who were the two men who took Jesus’ body down from the cross?
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Can you remember a time when Nicodemus talked face to face with Jesus? (John 3). What time of day did Nicodemus go to see Jesus?
Morning Lunch break Afternoon Dinner
Night As a Pharisee, Nicodemus kept his belief in Jesus a secret until the right time which was God’s timing.
m ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ of the C ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ who was a g ___ ___ ___ and u ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ man. (Luke 23:50) Joseph was also a
Why did Joseph keep his belief of Jesus a secret? He did not want to lose his spot on the council He was afraid of what the Jews might do He wanted to defend Jesus at the council All of the above
Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number.
Read 1 Cor 15::5557 2 Tim 1:8-10
Friday—Victory Over Death The chief of priests and religious leaders thought they had won in their struggle with Jesus. They had Him killed by the Roman soldiers and then had His tomb sealed and guarded. How do you suppose they were feeling about the victory they thought they had achieved?
Self—confident Nervous Powerful Prideful Cool Humble
What did Paul tell Timothy about Jesus’ death? This grace has been revealed through the appearing of our
S ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ J___ ___ ___ ___ C ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ who has d ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ d ___ ___ ___ ___ . Do you believe Jesus defeated death?
Yes No Not sure
Many people are worried about a small bee or a little wasp because even though it so small, it has a terrible sting. For the people who do not believe in Jesus, death is terrible. But, because of Jesus, death isn’t like that for those who believe. God gives us victory over death through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)
Tuesday—Remember the Sabbath As Joseph and Nicodemus took Jesus’ body down and carried it to Joseph’s tomb, who was watching? (Mark 15:47)
Read Mark 15:46-47 Luke 23:52-56
M ___ ___ ___ M ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ And M ___ ___ ___ The m ___ ___ ___ ___ ___of Joseph. Do you think they wanted to help? yes probably probably not
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The women could tell the men were hurrying because the
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was about to begin. Jewish
people were not supposed to do any work on the
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which starts at sundown.
The women went home to prepare spices to place on Jesus’ body to honor Him. Did the women prepare the spices on the Sabbath? Yes No Even though the men, and the women, had important work to do, they did not work on the Sabbath. They rested. They did this out of obedience to God’s commandment. Do you remember which one of the Ten Commandments tells us to remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy?
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Read Matt 27:62-66
Thursday—He Is Not Here!
Wednesday—The Tomb is Guarded
The different people involved with Jesus’ death had very different emotions as He was laid to rest. The disciples had scattered. Joseph and Nicodemus did what had to be done, and the women prepared to honor Jesus after the Sabbath. Who acted worried about the disciples and Jesus?
c ___ ___ ___ ___ p ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ and the p ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___.
The Sabbath was over. The waiting was over. The ladies now gathered their spiced and headed to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body. What time of day was it? Sunrise Morning Afternoon Noon Sundown Night
The
They remembered one of the important things Jesus had told them. What had Jesus told them would happen on the third day after He died?
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While they walked, what question came up? (Mark 16:3)
_____________________________________ _____________________________________ Do you think they could have moved it on their own?
So, they went to talk to Pilate because they were worried about the disciples. What did they think the disciples would do?
Sure Maybe Not a chance
When they arrived at the tomb where they had seen the men put Jesus’ body, what did they find there?
Start a riot
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Start a war Start a new church Steal Jesus’ body Steal the wooden cross Steal people’s hearts
The chief priests and the Pharisees asked for Pilate’s help to make sure no one could enter the tomb. How did they keep the tomb closed and protected?
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Read Matthew 28:1-10
What did the angel say to the women? “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was
H ___ is n ___ ___ here! He has r ___ ___ ___ ___ just as He said!” crucified.
The angel of the Lord showed the women an empty tomb and told them to go quickly and tell Jesus’ disciples. What things happened as they went on their way.
Jesus met them on the road.
All of the above.
They grasped hold of Jesus’ feet and worshipped Him. Jesus told them to tell His disciples the good news—He had risen from the dead!