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Jesus' Resurrection

Bible Passage: Matthew 28; John 20

Kids Church: November 8, 2020

Volume 9: Jesus the Savior. Unit 27: Out of the Grave. Session 1 of 4

Leading Parent, please read below for an overview of today's lesson (drop down) ----->>

Jesus' Resurrection

The time between Friday afternoon and Sunday morning must have been dark hours for Jesus’ disciples. Fear, doubt, and confusion certainly overwhelmed their thoughts. Jesus, their Lord, was dead. He had been unjustly arrested, falsely accused, and severely beaten. Even worse, He had been killed in a horrible manner: by crucifixion.

The story doesn’t end there. Jesus’ body was laid in a tomb. The tomb was sealed and guards watched over it. The Jews remembered Jesus’ claim that He would rise from the dead (John 2:19-21), and they made sure no one could steal His body and insist He had risen. Imagine their surprise when Jesus did rise from the dead!

John and Peter saw the empty tomb. Jesus appeared to Mary. The disciples believed Jesus had risen from the dead. Even though the guards at the tomb were bribed to lie about what happened (they said the disciples stole Jesus’ body), the truth spread. The disciples wouldn’t have dedicated their lives and died for something they knew was a lie.

If Christ had remained dead, His death would have meant nothing more than yours or mine. Humanity would still be dead in sin. But God gives us victory over sin and death through His Son, Jesus. The resurrection gives us hope that we too will one day be raised and changed. (See Rom. 6:5; 8:11)

Paul addressed in 1 Corinthians 15:17 just how essential Jesus’ resurrection is to the gospel: “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins.” The resurrection is proof that God was satisfied with Jesus’ sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins and that God’s new covenant had begun.

Emphasize to the kids you teach that Jesus is alive! We believe this by faith. Today, Jesus is seated at the right hand of God and reigns as King over all of creation. (Phil. 2:9-10)

Christ Connection: Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn’t stay dead. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and raised Jesus from the dead to reign as King over all creation. Jesus provides salvation from sin and the promise of eternal life.

Opening Prayer for Kids Church Worship

Dad (or Mom) lead your family

Praise God for His attributes: holiness, greatness, grace, mercy, etc.
Thank God for His goodness, provision, etc.
Ask God for His Holy Spirit to prepare our hearts, minds, and spirits to worship God and learn the lesson He has for us today.
God, we are here to worship, adore, and exalt You. Speak and teach us through Your Word. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

You may ask all the kids to take turn to pray as well.

Pledges - recite out loud together

Right hand to your heart

Bible raised high in the air

Praise & Worship singing to God together

Leader - Ask the Big Picture Question

Everyone reply with the Big Picture Answer

Everyone memorize the Scripture verses CSB version

NIV

Leader: Jesus wasn’t surprised by His death and resurrection. Jesus knew ahead of time what would happen and tried to prepare His followers. It wasn’t by accident or coincidence. Jesus’ death and resurrection was part of God’s plan. And you are part of God’s plan. He wants you to have eternal life with Him. let's all sing “Live (John 11:25).”

Everyone sing the Scripture song CSB version

Everyone open your Bible and read aloud Galatians 2:20

Jesus willingly gave up His life for us. Then He proved He was God’s Son through His resurrection. Now we have eternal life through Him. That makes me want to worship Him! Let’s sing together “Jesus, Our Savior.”

Praise & Prayer Time

Share praises from this past week of what you see God's been doing in your lives.
Confess and repent of our sins. Pray to God for His holiness and purity in our lives.
Ask God to forgive us, and ask the Holy Spirit to help to control us.
Share prayer requests with each other. Pray for each other.
Ask God to give wisdom for parents, school teachers and kids for virtual learning to manage time, technology, and meals for this semester.
Ask God for protection for those back to school and work physically from the COVID-19 virus.
Let's pray that God's justice will prevail for the next president during this unprecedented time of ballot counting.
God, thank You for Your mercy and grace. You did not leave us on our own in our sin but provided the way of salvation through Jesus. Only You can save and give us eternal life. Help us live our lives in obedience and service to You and tell others about the free gift of salvation. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Bible Lesson Time

Leader - Read the main story point below

Watch the Bible Story video

Apply the Bible Lesson

Distribute Bibles. Guide your children to open their Bibles to Matthew 28:1-10 and John 20:1-18. Help them compare the two accounts of Jesus’ resurrection. Which details are included in both books? Which are in only one?

Remind kids that the Holy Spirit prompted people to write the Bible. Matthew and John wrote about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Each writer included details that were most important to him — just as if your family members were to tell about what they did the last time you went to the zoo, you all might each focus on something different. Both accounts are correct because the Bible is God’s Word. It is completely true.

Choose a volunteer to read aloud Matthew 28:1-10 and John 20:1-18.

LEADER SAY • Christians have hope because Jesus is alive. God raised Jesus from the dead to defeat sin and death. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we know that He fully paid for our sins and defeated sin and death. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and raised Jesus from the dead to reign as King over all creation.

Ask the following questions. Lead your family to discuss:

(Take your time to ask, let the kids to ponder and answer the following questions)

1. What did Jesus’ resurrection prove about His death on the cross? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Lead kids to recognize that Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sins. He took the punishment we deserve. God’s raising Jesus from the dead proves that His payment for sins was sufficient and final.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Heb. 10:10.)

2. How does Jesus’ resurrection give us hope for our own resurrection? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Guide kids to understand that though our bodies may die on earth, we will live with God forever. When Jesus returns, believers who have died will be raised and all believers will receive new, transformed bodies that will never die.

(Option: Choose a kid to read 1 Cor. 15:51-52.)

3. How should we respond to Jesus’ healing us through the forgiveness of our sins? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Help kids recognize that the more we understand Jesus’ forgiveness, the more our love for Him grows. Because Jesus died for us, we live for Him.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Luke 7:47.)

Sing the Response Songs below

Missionary Moment

Closing Prayer - Leader

Praise and thanksgiving to God that His Son was born to save and redeem us.
Protection from the COVID-19.
Productive at home this week.
For others who are sick or lost of job.
Wisdom for government officials and President Trump and VP Pence.
Wisdom for Governor Greg Abbott of Texas.
Wisdom for church leaders about ministering online, and reopening of church gatherings.

Enjoy More of the Crucifixion & Resurrection Moments!

It's in Chinese!! 它是中文!!

Enjoy a Powerful Musical Moment! ~The Thorn~

The musical is told from the Apostle John's perspective while he was in his old age in exile on the island of Patmos. John is rather humorous and engaging with the audience. But a word of caution: The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is "semi-gory" and might be disturbing to younger kids, K and under. Parental preview is advised (starts at 1:19:09). But then again, the crucifixion is real and Christ died to pay the death we all deserve.... As we're going through this unit in Kids Church, I pray you will take those many spiritual, Gospel moments that God provides to teach, and lead your child(ren) to salvation in Jesus Christ.

From the Production: A livestream of the 2020 Thorn production. This video was shot at one of our final dress rehearsals before the tour was cancelled. Though it's not DVD-quality audio or edits, we wanted to share the power of Jesus' love as told through this amazing cast & crew. Happy Easter! He is Risen. (special thanks to Matt Doyon for his help in getting this footage shot and posted!)

Enjoy a full motion picture of Jesus for the whole family!

"The Story of Jesus for Children" provides a solution to the challenge of teaching children the truth about God and His Son, Jesus. This film uses 40 minutes of the original "JESUS" film (1979), most watched film of all time in history and integrates into the drama, 22 minutes of new footage involving six children who might have lived during the time of Christ. Told from a child's point of view, this film provides an overview of Christ's life and ministry.

Children enjoy this captivating retelling of the true story of Jesus from a child's perspective. If you want to reach a child with the message of Jesus in a compelling, understandable, and exciting way, "The Story of Jesus for Children" is the tool you've been looking for!

To download this movie for free in English and other languages, go to www.jesusfilmmedia.org.

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