Jesus’ Crucifixion & Resurrection
LESSON DATE & SCRIPTURE: APR 19 | Matthew 26:36-28:10; John 18:1-20:18
New city catechism question of the week:
Question #16:
What is sin?
Answer:
Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, and not being or doing what he requires in his law, resulting in our death and the brokenness of all creation.
Memory Verse: Romans 10:9
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Talk about it together
At Easter, we remember something very special. Jesus died for us and then rose again. This was part of God’s loving plan to save us from sin.
Jesus was treated unfairly. People were cruel to him, and he was put to death on a cross. Even though we make wrong choices and deserve punishment, Jesus chose to take our place. He lived a perfect and holy life. He never sinned. He did not deserve punishment, but he gave his life to save us.
When Jesus rose from the dead, he showed that sin and death no longer have power over those who trust in him. Because he is alive, we can be forgiven, made new, and welcomed into God’s family. Everyone who believes in Jesus can live with him forever.
Today we give thanks and celebrate God’s amazing love shown through his risen Son.
Family discussion
How did the people treat Jesus?
Did Jesus deserve punishment?
What happened on the third day?
Who saves us from our sin?
Family prayer
Lord, thank you for all you have done for us, and most of all for your love. Help us trust in Jesus as our Savior. Amen.