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Celebrating New Life in Jesus: The Hope of Easter

Possible Viewpont: Evangelical Christian

Lesson Title: Celebrating New Life in Jesus: The Hope of Easter

Objective: The objective of this lesson is to help young children understand the meaning of Easter and what it means to celebrate the new life we have in Jesus.

Introduction: As Easter approaches, we see bunnies, eggs, and candy filling up the stores. But Easter is not really about these things. Easter is all about Jesus Christ! The Bible tells us that Jesus died on the cross and rose again three days later. This is why we celebrate Easter: to celebrate the new life we have in Jesus!

Bible Story: Read John 20:1-18 to the children. This is the story of Jesus’ resurrection.

Discussion:

-Ask the children about the story they just heard.

-What happened to Jesus on the cross?

-What happened on the third day?

-Why is it important that Jesus rose from the dead?

-What does it mean to have new life in Jesus?

-How can we celebrate the new life we have in Jesus this Easter?

Activities:

Coloring Page: Provide the children with an Easter-themed coloring page that they can color while they listen to the story or after discussion.

Easter Basket Craft: Give the children a brown paper bag to decorate with Easter stickers, paint, or markers. When they have finished, fill the bag with small toys, trinkets, and candy as a reminder that Easter is a celebration of the new life we have in Jesus.

Closing: Pray together, thanking God for the new life we have in Jesus and that we can celebrate this Easter. Remind them that Easter is not about bunnies or chocolate, but about Jesus and the new life we have in Him!

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Worship Music for Lesson

1. “He Is Risen” by Paul Baloche
2. “The Old Rugged Cross” by George Bennard
3. “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” by Charles Wesley
4. “Alive” by Natalie Grant

Questions for Lesson

1. Who is celebrated during Easter and why is it important for us as Christians?
2. What is the significance of the cross and the resurrection in the Easter story?
3. How does the Easter story impact your life and give you hope?
4. What are some traditional activities that you and your family might do to celebrate Easter?
5. What is the most important message that we can learn from the Easter story?
6. What does John 3:16 teach about God’s love for us and how it is manifested in the Easter story?

Scriptures

1. Romans 6:4 – “Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.”
2. 1 Peter 1:3 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
3. Colossians 2:12 – “Having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.”
4. John 11:25 – “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies.’”
5. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 – “But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
6. Acts 2:24 – “But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.”
7. Philippians 3:10-11 – “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.”
8. Revelation 1:18 – “and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.”

Object Lesson

Title: Celebrating New Life in Jesus: The Hope of Easter

Audience: Young Children

Objective: To teach children the significance of Easter and the hope of new life in Jesus

Props Needed:

1. A plastic egg
2. Potting soil
3. Grass seeds
4. Watering can
5. A small planter or pot

Presentation:

1. Begin by showing the plastic egg to the children and ask them if they know what it symbolizes. Tell them that the egg represents new life, just like how Jesus was resurrected on Easter Sunday and gave us new life in Him.

2. Next, show them the potting soil and explain that it is where we plant the grass seeds. You can tell them that just like how we need to nurture the soil, we also need to nurture our faith in Jesus.

3. Then, give each child a small planter or pot filled with potting soil and a packet of grass seeds. Ask them to sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil.

4. Use the watering can to water the soil and the seeds, explaining to the children that water is like the Holy Spirit that strengthens our faith and helps us grow in Jesus.

5. Lastly, tell the children to keep watering the seeds and watch as they grow into beautiful grass. Explain that just like how the grass gives us new life and beauty, Jesus gives us new life and hope in Him.

Conclusion:

In this illustration, children will learn that just as the grass grows from a small seed, they too can grow in their faith in Jesus. They will be reminded that Easter is a celebration of new life and hope that Jesus brings to us.

Craft Idea

Title: Paper Plate Easter Crucifixion Scene

Supplies:
– Paper plates
– Brown, green, blue, and yellow construction paper
– Scissors
– Glue
– Black marker

Instructions:

1. Cut a half-inch strip off the bottom of the paper plate and set it aside for later. This will be used to create the base for the scene.

2. Tear the remainder of the plate in half vertically to create the background for the scene. Use the blue construction paper to cover the top half of the plate and the green construction paper to cover the bottom half.

3. Cut out a few small squares from the yellow construction paper to create the sun in the sky. Glue them onto the top of the blue construction paper.

4. For the cross, take a piece of brown construction paper and draw a cross shape onto it. Cut it out.

5. Cut out two small human shapes from the brown construction paper, one for Jesus and one for the soldier. Glue them onto the cross.

6. Cut out a small square from the green construction paper to create the piece of land on which the scene is taking place. Glue this to the center of the scene.

7. Cut out a small tomb from the brown construction paper and glue it to the left side of the scene. Draw a small stone in front of the tomb using the black marker.

8. Take the small strip of paper plate that was set aside earlier and fold it in half to create a stand for the scene. Glue it to the back of the scene, so it can be displayed on a flat surface.

9. Finish off the scene by adding any additional details that you like with the black marker. This could include clouds in the sky, grass around the base of the cross or a trail leading away from the tomb.

This activity is perfect for young children as it is simple enough for them to follow along and creates a great way to showcase the story visually. The lesson can be tied in by talking about the important part of Easter being the celebration of new life and the hope through Jesus’ resurrection. You can discuss how Jesus gave up his life, but also rose again bringing hope and new life to the world, and this scene depicts a moment of great significance in that story.

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