![]() ![]() He had his friends touch him so they would know that his resurrected body had flesh and bones (see Luke 24:39–40). ![]() Jesus taught his friends and showed them his resurrected body (see Luke 24:36). Jesus was the first person to be resurrected.Įxplain that many people saw Jesus after he was resurrected (see Luke 24). When he was resurrected, his spirit came back into his body. When Jesus died, his spirit left his body. Explain that three days after he died, Jesus was resurrected. Show picture 1-74, Jesus Shows His Wounds. They carried Jesus’ body to a tomb (a cave-like place where people were buried) and gently laid his body there (see Luke 23:50–56). Explain that people who loved Jesus took his body and wrapped it carefully in cloths. Our spirits cannot be seen, but they are what make us alive. Remind the children that each of us has a spirit. Some children may be very sensitive to the idea of people hurting Jesus.)Įxplain that when Jesus died, his spirit left his body and went to heaven. (Use caution in telling this story and doing the activity verse below. They left Jesus on the cross until he died. Soldiers drove nails through Jesus’ hands and feet and hung him on a cross. Explain that the people who didn’t like Jesus were very cruel to him. Explain in simple terms the Crucifixion, as described in Luke 23:33–46. They did not believe he was Heavenly Father’s son. Jesus was resurrectedĮxplain that many people who lived during Jesus’ time on earth loved him. ![]() Jesus was the only person who had the power to do this for us. Jesus suffered there for our sins so we could repent and be forgiven of the wrong things that we do. Show picture 1-72, Jesus Praying in Gethsemane.Įxplain that before Jesus died, he went to pray in a place called the Garden of Gethsemane. When your heart is filled with love (put hand over heart), Treat them kindly, too (nod head up and down). Jesus said love everyone (spread arms out wide) Have the children stand and sing or say the words to “Jesus Said Love Everyone” ( Children’s Songbook, p. 61), using the following actions: Explain that when Jesus grew up, he organized his church and taught the people how to live and to love each other. Remind them that Jesus was a special baby. You may wish to have the children help you tell the story. Heavenly Father sent Jesus to earth for an important purpose. Remind the children that Jesus is Heavenly Father’s son. When the children have guessed (or you have told them) that the person is Jesus, display the picture. He blessed people and told them to be kind and loving. He lived on the earth long ago and organized his church. Ask the children to guess who this person is after you give them the following clues: Tell the children that you are going to talk about someone who is very important. Hold picture 1-3, Jesus the Christ, face down in your lap. Invite a child to give the opening prayer. Make the necessary preparations for any Enrichment Activities you want to use. Picture 1-3, Jesus the Christ (Gospel Art Picture Kit 240 62572) picture 1-16, The Nativity (Gospel Art Picture Kit 201 62495) picture 1-55, Sermon on the Mount (Gospel Art Picture Kit 212 62166) picture 1-59, The Crucifixion (Gospel Art Picture Kit 230 62505) picture 1-72, Jesus Praying in Gethsemane (Gospel Art Picture Kit 227 62175) picture 1-73, Burial of Jesus (Gospel Art Picture Kit 231 62180) picture 1-74, Jesus Shows His Wounds (Gospel Art Picture Kit 234 62503). See also Gospel Principles (31110), chapter 12. To help each child understand that Jesus Christ was resurrected. ![]()
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