Theme: The big picture look of the Easter story. 

Let’s take a big-picture look at what the Gospel of John says about the newness that Jesus brought into the world, and still brings us today.

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ELEMENTARY LESSONS:

MEMORY VERSE:  

"He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Revelation 21:5

Lesson 1: Jesus’ First Miracle

Jesus filled traditional ceremonial washing jars with wine of celebration. And when we follow him, he fills our lives will newness and celebration.

Scripture: John 2

Lesson 2: Jesus & Nicodemus

Jesus came to do something new. Instead of saving Israel by condemning their enemies, he came to save all people. 

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Lesson 3: Love One Another

Religious Jews of the first century had visual indicators to let everyone know that they followed God. Jesus declares that our love for each other is what shows the world we follow him. 

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matt 22:37-40

Lesson 4: Jesus Before Pilate

Jesus told Pilate that his kingdom is a new and different kind of kingdom, whose citizens are different from the rest of the world. 

Scripture: John 18:28-40 

Lesson 5: The Crucifixion

Even without the resurrection, Christ’s death was a triumph. The cross was a new kind of victory, whereby the forces of evil suffered a humiliating defeat.

Scripture: John 19, Colossians 2:14-15

Lesson 6: Easter Sunday: The Resurrection

Jesus is alive! And he was the first to undergo the resurrection that God has in store for all of those who follow him.

Scripture: John 20, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

PRESCHOOL LESSONS:

Memory Verse: 
Bible Story: Jesus & Nicodemus
Included Each Week: A craft, wiggle-tamer, table time activity, discussion questions, take-home page, and more.

LESSON 1:

Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Props
This Week’s Focus: Jesus gives us new life.

LESSON  2:

Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Pictures
This Week’s Focus: Jesus came to save you and me.

LESSON 3:

Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Interactive Roleplay
This Week’s Focus: Jesus came to save the whole world.

LESSON 4:

Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Questions Only
This Week’s Focus: On the cross, Jesus took the punishment for our sins.

LESSON 5:

Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Questions Only
This Week’s Focus: Jesus did not come to punish people, but to save them.

LESSON 6: Easter Sunday

Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Questions Only
This Week’s Focus: Jesus is Alive! We get to live forever with Jesus because he died for us.

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