Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
Jesus' Death and Resurrection
Bible verses to read together: Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 22:2; 23:33--24:9; John 19:38-42 
It looked as if death had triumphed. Jesus' friends, terrified and brokenhearted, hid in quiet misery. To human eyes, it looked as if Jesus, with all His power, had no power to protect Himself from death.  But, as His disciples feared for their lives, He was putting to death the power of death!  Jesus was not rotting in a tomb--He was triumphing over it!

Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension to God's right hand in heaven converge as the pinnacle of history. Satan was dealt the blow that would eventually finish him off. Jesus did exactly what He had said He would do, what the prophets predicted he would do, completing the task that His Father had given Him to do. It is finished--He has done it!

Because most young children have not yet had firsthand experience with death, they may not comprehend what death and resurrection are all about.  Share with your child the joy and wonder that Jesus' victory over death have wrought in you!  They will respond gladly to the good news that Jesus is alive!

Say: The Bible verses we read tell about a time when Jesus' friends were very sad.  Then came the happy day when they knew Jesus is alive!  We read, "Jesus is risen from the dead."  When we say that Jesus is risen, we mean that Jesus is alive.  We can thank God that Jesus is alive. We can pray and give our thanks to God.

Pray:  Dear God, thank You that Jesus is alive. We love you!  Amen.