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Jesus died on thecross to pay theprice for my sins

John 18-19(Good Friday)

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before you get started.

I’ll be the first to admit that talking about Good Friday is not easy, especiallywith young children. The cross is not neat and tidy. It’s gruesome, brutal, anda really heavy topic. It might feel uncomfortable to talk about, but friend, it isnecessary and so important for your kids to begin to grasp the sacrifice thatJesus made on their behalf.

This doesn’t mean that you have to sit your child down and show themgruesome images of Jesus dying on the cross, but I encourage you to not shyaway from speaking about the reality that Jesus died a very brutal death onthe cross. Be real with them and show them that it’s alright to be sad and fullof emotion when talking and thinking about what Jesus did for us.

It is really important for your children to feel the stark contrast between GoodFriday (somber, remembrance, reflective, sadness) and Easter Sunday (incrediblejoy and celebration) because without seeing the enormous sacrifice Jesus madeon the cross and the true weight of that truth, the hope and joy of Hisresurrection won’t be the best news ever.

I encourage you to pray and ask God for wisdom and insight to share with yourkids about the cross and that their hearts would be captivated by the One wholoves them fiercely.

Jesus willingly died in our place to pay the price for our sin and bring us back toGod. Because of His death on the cross we have been brought from death to life.That my friends is a humbling and truly life-transforming truth! I’m praying foryou as you engage with your family and reflect on Good Friday.

I should also add that I think it’s really important to point to Jesus and Hissacrifice throughout the year. It’s not something that should only be reserved forGood Friday. Start by thanking Jesus for dying on the cross each day when youpray with your kids. Or when you sin while you are with your kids, stop and takea moment to admit that you have sinned, ask for their forgiveness, and tell themthat you are a sinner who desperately needs Jesus each and every day and thatyou are so thankful that He died on the cross. You might be amazed at theconversations that are sparked by planting these small seeds each day.

For His Fame, Ashley

Jesus willingly endured more pain than you can everimagine, because His love for you is greater, wider,

higher, and deeper than you can ever imagine.

Why didJesusdie?

What did Jesussay just before

He died?

Does Jesus’ death mean thatall of our sinsare forgiven?

After the LastSupper, Jesus went

to pray. Wheredid He go?

But God demonstrates hisown love for us in this:

While we were still sinners,Christ died for us. [Romans 5:8, NIV]

John 18-19

Jesus Storybook Bible:A Dark Night in the Garden and

The Sun Stops Shining

Color and add thepiece to the

Holy Week banner

Jesus Washes Away OurSins Object Lesson

Visit a local garden (or park) andpray there together as a family toreflect on and remember Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Make (or buy) Resurrection Eggs

Make a small wooden cross(or use what you have and make apaper one) and participate in the

Paid in Full family reflection activity.

jesus died onthe cross topay the pricefor my sins

You’ll Need:

Instructions:

3 Clear Jars or Disposable CupsWaterLiquid IodineBleach3 Tags that say, “You and Me,Sin, and Jesus” (attach one tagto each jar)

To set up, pour the folowingamounts into each jar:You and Me: 100% Tap WaterSin: 70% of Water and 30% of IodineJesus: 70% of Water and 30% of Bleach

**PLEASE NOTE: Since this lesson uses chemicals (Iodine and Bleach), please useextreme caution and make sure that there is an adult helping and supervising at alltimes during this object lesson. Do not let any of the chemicals be injested or comein contact with your skin or eyes.

Jesus washes awayour sins object lesson

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Romans 3:23 tells us that we areall sinners. “For all have sinnedand fall short of the glory ofGod.” Romans 3:23, NIV(Pour some of thesin into the you andme jar)

Jesus paid the pricefor our sins by dyingon the cross.(Romans 5:8) When webelieve in Him, we arewashed white as snow.(Pour Jesus into theYou and Me Jar)

Hebrews 4:15 tells us that Jesus didnot sin. “For we do not have a highpriest who is unable to empathizewith our weaknesses, but we haveone who has been tempted in everyway, just as we are—yet he did notsin.” (What happens when you try topour the sin into the Jesus jar?)

Read 1 Peter 2:24.On the cross, Jesuspaid the penalty infull for ALL of oursin. By His woundswe are healed.(Pour the Jesus jarinto the sin jar)

But God demonstrateshis own love for us

in this: While we werestill sinners, Christ

died for us.

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jesus died onthe cross topay the pricefor my sins

Why didJesusdie?

What did Jesussay just before

He died?

Does Jesus’ death mean thatall of our sinsare forgiven?

After the LastSupper, Jesus went

to pray. Wheredid He go?

Philippians 2:8, ESV

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And being found inhuman form, hehumbled himself

by becoming obedientto the point of death,even death on a cross.

ButGod

demonstrates hisown love for us in

this: While we werestill

sinners,Christ

diedfor us.Romans 5:8, NIV

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Resurrection eggs

Paid in full familyreflection activity

You’ll Need:

Instructions:

12 Plastic EggsResurrection Eggs PrintableCardstockThe Following Objects: palm branch (orleaf), small piece of bread/cracker, flower,3 dimes, twine/small string, purple cloth/crown of thorns, 2 small nails, dice, sponge and toothpick,white piece of fabric and spices, rock. (See the next page for a photo of each of these objects)

Fill an egg carton with eggs, use a marker to number the eggs 1-12.

Put the object that coordinates with each number in each egg.

Take turns opening the eggs, reading the scripture, and showing the

object that represents that part of the story. He is risen!*You could also hide the eggs, and then have your kids hunt for them. Once they haveall been found put them in order and take turns opening the eggs to tell the story.

You’ll Need:2 Small Pieces of WoodNailsHammerPieces of PaperPens

Instructions:Nail the two pieces of wood together in the shape of a cross.

As a family take time to write ways that you sin on small pieces of paper(younger kids can draw or dictate and then a parent can write them down).Nail the pieces of paper to the cross (you could also use push pins). Talkabout how Jesus paid the price for our sins in full on the cross. Take sometime to pray together and thank God for sending His Son to rescue andredeem.

Resurrection Eggs are a simple, yet

powerful activity to make with your

family. If you don’t have one of these

objects, get creative with what you

do have. Most of these items you

could even make out of paper.

Remember: It’s not about having the

‘perfect’ set of eggs, it’s about Jesus.

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RESURRECTION EGGS

palmbranch

flower

cracker/bread 3 dimes

2 nails

white stripof fabric +

spices

twine/string

dice

rock

toothpick +piece of sponge

purple Cloth(You could also

make a crown

of thorns with a

plant or twine to

put with the purple

cloth.)

(You could make

this out of green

construction paper

or use a leaf from

your backyard.)

(I used cloves,

but any dried

spices will work)

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7. 2

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and

cloth

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the resu

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ddeath

and H

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