5/12: The Gospel Project, Jesus the Perfect King
Session 3: Jesus was Raised
Session 3: Jesus was Raised
Step 1: Read the Scripture
Read all or parts of Matthew 27:57–28:15 (or Mark 15:42–16:18; Luke 23:50–24:12; and John 19:38–
20:10)
20:10)
Step 2: Read a devotional
What is something amazing that you’ve experienced this week? Maybe you’ve watched a caterpillar leave its chrysalis as a butterfly. Or maybe you watched a sports game where the underdog won in the final seconds of the match. Or maybe you got a good grade on a math test that you were nervous about. Amazing things happen every single day, but there is nothing more amazing than the miracle of the resurrection of Jesus!
On the third day after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb. An angel of the Lord had rolled back the stone. The angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” (Matt. 28:5-6) At this announcement, the women ran to share the good news with the other disciples.
The death and resurrection of Jesus is at the center of the gospel. We deserve to die because of our sin, but Jesus died in our place. Because Jesus is alive, we do not need to fear anything. Those who trust in Jesus have forgiveness and eternal life, and we can joyfully obey Him. Now that’s amazing!
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 on the third day to reign as King over all creation. Jesus provides salvation from sin and the promise of eternal life.
On the third day after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb. An angel of the Lord had rolled back the stone. The angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” (Matt. 28:5-6) At this announcement, the women ran to share the good news with the other disciples.
The death and resurrection of Jesus is at the center of the gospel. We deserve to die because of our sin, but Jesus died in our place. Because Jesus is alive, we do not need to fear anything. Those who trust in Jesus have forgiveness and eternal life, and we can joyfully obey Him. Now that’s amazing!
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 on the third day to reign as King over all creation. Jesus provides salvation from sin and the promise of eternal life.
Step 3: Reflect and respond
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS
PRAY
Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross for our sins and for resurrecting on the third day. We celebrate and worship because You are alive! You have defeated sin and Your resurrection guarantees eternal life for all who believe in You. Amen.
- How does creation remind us of death and new life? Where else do we see the beauty of new life? Ask God to help you see the beauty of new life today.
- What must we do to receive eternal life? How does the resurrection of Jesus guarantee the promise of eternal life? Praise God for new life in Christ.
PRAY
Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross for our sins and for resurrecting on the third day. We celebrate and worship because You are alive! You have defeated sin and Your resurrection guarantees eternal life for all who believe in You. Amen.
Step 4: Review from class
BIG PICTURE QUESTION
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
- Preschool: How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus rules over everything.
- Elementary: How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus perfectly rules over the universe as the King of kings.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to our unit emphasis. Encourage your kids to memorize the verse.
UPPER ELEMENTARY:
**Next Week: Jesus appeared to the disciples
This is a Bible verse that relates to our unit emphasis. Encourage your kids to memorize the verse.
- Preschool: Every creature will worship God forever and ever. Revelation 5:13
- Early Elementary: And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" Revelation 5:13
UPPER ELEMENTARY:
- Lesson: Haggai overview by the Bible Project and Haggai 2:1-9
- Tools for Bible learners: Prophecy Perspectives.
- Sometimes Old Testament prophecies have layers of meaning and fulfillment, with a near fulfillment that foreshadows a greater fulfillment in Christ's coming or in the restored New Heavens and New Earth. See Haggai 2:6-9 and then read Ezra 6:5 and Hebrews 11:26-28. Together as a family, can you trace how God keeps other prophecies or promises throughout the story arc of the Bible?
**Next Week: Jesus appeared to the disciples