Happy Easter and Welcome to our Young Adults!
We are so glad that you are here. We pray that you and your family have a VERY Happy Easter!
Parents
This weekend, your children will be learning that Jesus was baptized & be encouraged to talk with you if they have questions about baptism. This could also lead to your child expressing their own desire to be baptized. If you want more information about next steps regarding baptism, e-mail us at specialneeds.staff@gethope.net
This Week
- Watch the Online Experience video with your child. Watch Now>>
- Use the Discussion Guide immediately following the video to unpack the story while it’s fresh!
- Use the Full Parent Guide, Salvation Conversation Guide for Parents and activity pages for more activity ideas & deeper discussion
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Activity Pages
Modified Curriculum
DISCUSSION
Why is it important that Jesus didn’t stay dead, but He came back to life? Lead kids to recognize that Jesus’ resurrection proved that God accepted Jesus’ death as the payment for sin. It shows His victory over sin and death. Paul said if Jesus didn’t come back to life, we would still be dead in our sins (1 Cor. 15:17). Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope that we too will have life with God forever one day (Option: Read Rom. 8:11).
How do we know Jesus is alive? Where is He today? Guide kids to recall that after Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to the women and the twelve disciples as well as more than 500 other people. Emphasize that we ultimately believe by faith that Jesus came back to life. Today, Jesus is alive in heaven. One day, He will return to set up His kingdom forever (Option: Read Acts 7:55-56).
How does the fact that Jesus came back to life affect how we live today? Prompt kids to consider the reality that Jesus has defeated sin and death, providing forgiveness to all who trust in Him. The empty tomb shows that God is faithful, powerful, and loving. Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope for eternal life. We can live with a purpose—to know God and tell others about Him. We have hope even in hard circumstances (Option: Read 1 Cor. 15:57-58).
REFLECTION
Discuss the following questions about this week’s bible story.
- What does this story teach me about God?
- What does this story teach me about myself?
- Who can I tell about this story?
PRAYER
We encourage you to take time to pray as a family.
