He is Risen Indeed! Tips for EASTER
When my boys were young, they loved the story about the wise and foolish builders from Matthew 7:24-27. Melody Carlson’s Tale of Two Houses was one of their favorite books. Steve Bjorkman’s illustrations made them laugh! As the boys have grown, Scott and I have tried to be intentional in constructing a solid foundation in biblical teachings. Time will tell. I think I pray for my kids more now that they are teenagers than I did when they were little boys!
Continuing on this month with ideas for building a foundation of faith in Jesus for Easter, here are a few more ideas to use with your children to draw them into the true meaning of this beautiful springtime Holy Day.
• Make Resurrection Rolls with your children. Click on the link for the recipe from a past post. It’s a tasty treat and an exciting activity for kids!
• Include a children’s Bible or storybook about Easter in your child’s basket among the chocolates and jelly beans as a reminder of why we celebrate this glorious day.
• Use Resurrection Eggs to tell the story of Jesus’ sacrifice. The eggs can be found in Christian bookstores or create your own set.
Easter Resurrection Eggs
Assemble twelve plastic eggs. With a permanent marker, number each egg, 1-12. Fill each egg with the following items. Plan on asking older children to look up the scripture verses to print, cut apart, fold, and place inside each egg.
1. Bread- A crouton, oyster cracker, or a small piece of bread. Luke 22:19-20
2. Silver Coins- Dimes, nickels, or quarters. Matthew 26:14-16
3. Whip- A piece of string. John 19:1
4. Thorny Crown- A piece of a rose stem with a thorn or toothpicks. John 19:2a
5. Purple Robe- A small piece of purple cloth. John 19:2b-3
6. Cross- Clip the points off two toothpicks, one shorter. Tie with string. John 19:16-18
7. Nails- Small brads or finishing nails. John 20:25
8. Sign- Brown paper with “King of the Jews” written on it. John 19:19-20
9. Sponge- Cube of a sponge dipped in vinegar. John 19:29
10. Linen with Spices- Strips of cloth scented with cloves. Luke 23:50-56
11. Stone- A rock. Matthew 28:1-3
12. Empty Tomb- Empty plastic egg. Matthew 28:5-7
Resurrection Eggs may be used in a number of ways. Mix them in with the other eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Afterward, have your children sort out the eggs with numbers. Starting with number one, have each child read the verses enclosed in the egg.
Another idea is to have the eggs as part of a Easter morning breakfast discussion. Place them in a basket. Go around the table, each family member opening an egg. Display the object inside for all to see and read the verse.
May God bless you abundantly as you celebrate the Gift of Easter with your family!
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