Resurrection Eggs – a John 20 Craft
Materials
- 12 plastic eggs
- Egg carton
- Items to put inside the eggs:
- Egg 1: a small piece of bread or cracker
- Egg 2: a small cup or piece of cloth to represent the cup and linen that Jesus used at the Last Supper
- Egg 3: 3 dimes to represent the 30 pieces of silver Judas received for betraying Jesus
- Egg 4: a small crown of thorns or toothpick to represent the crown of thorns that was placed on Jesus’ head
- Egg 5: a small cross or toothpick to represent the cross that Jesus was crucified on
- Egg 6: a small piece of sponge or cotton ball to represent the sponge that was filled with vinegar and offered to Jesus on the cross
- Egg 7: a small nail or toothpick to represent the nails that were used to nail Jesus to the cross
- Egg 8: a small white cloth to represent the burial cloth that Jesus was wrapped in
- Egg 9: a small stone or rock to represent the stone that was rolled in front of Jesus’ tomb
- Egg 10: an empty egg to represent the empty tomb
- Egg 11: a small piece of fish or goldfish crackers to represent the fish that Jesus ate with his disciples after his resurrection
- Egg 12: a small picture or item to represent Jesus’ ascension into heaven
Instructions
- Before starting the craft, read John 20 to understand the story of Jesus’ resurrection.
- Fill each egg with the corresponding item listed above.
- Place the eggs in the egg carton in order.
- Use the craft to tell the story of Jesus’ resurrection to children or others.
- Open each egg and explain the significance of the item inside.
- Use the craft to teach about the hope and power of Jesus’ resurrection.
Enjoy making and using this Resurrection Egg craft to share the story of Jesus’ resurrection with others!