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Sunday, Kidzone KG and 1st Grade Small Group April 5, 2015

TEACHER STUDY ’ Crucifixion and Resurrection Matthew 26:36–28:10; :1–20:18 Why did Jesus have to die? Why couldn’t He just say, “You are forgiven”? God is just and requires due payment for sin. To simply forgive sin without requiring a payment would be unjust. According to God’s Word, the payment of sin is death. (Rom. 6:23) But not only is God just, He is also loving. That is why Jesus was willing to die in our place. He loves us. God’s law for the people was plain. Read Deuteronomy 6:5. But God’s people, and all people, have broken the law. We have loved other things more than we love God. That is sin. Jesus’ purpose for coming to earth was to save us from our sin. (Matt. 1:21) Jesus came to die to show God’s love to us (Rom. 5:7-8) so that whoever believes in Him might not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) Jesus came to die so that we would be forgiven. (Eph. 1:7) Jesus came to die to bring us to God. (1 Pet. 3:18) Jesus died on the cross to satisfy the wrath of God toward sin. Jesus’ resurrection proved that God was satisfied with Jesus’ sacrifice. If Jesus had died but not been raised up, He would have been like military leaders who died without a throne. (Acts 5:33-37) But Jesus conquered death, just as He said He would. (John 2:19-21) Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope for our resurrection. (Rom. 6:5) And Romans 8:11 says that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead will raise our bodies to life. Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection are not the end of the story, but the climax. Everything that was written about Jesus in the and spoken by the prophets was coming true. As you teach kids this Bible story, emphasize the : the good news of who Jesus is and what He has done.

YOUNGER KIDS BIBLE STUDY OVERVIEW Session Title: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection Bible Passage: Matthew 26:36–28:10; John 18:1–20:18 Big Picture Question: What did Jesus do for sinners? Jesus’ death and resurrection paid the penalty for sins and provided the promise of new life. Key Passage: Romans 6:9 Unit Christ Connection: God’s plan for redemption is fulfilled through the life, death, and Christ.

Unit 32 Session 4 – Younger Elementary 1 Sunday, Kidzone KG and 1st Grade Small Group April 5, 2015

Small Group Time Welcome time Bible story review (10 minutes) Activity page (5 minutes) Activity choice (10 minutes) Session starter (10 minutes) Journal (5 minutes) Key passage activity (5 minutes) Prayer (5 minutes)

THE BIBLE STORY Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection Matthew 26:36–28:10; John 18:1–20:18 Jesus came with His disciples to a place called (geth SEM uh nih). He said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Jesus became very sad and troubled. Jesus went a little farther. He fell facedown and prayed to God, “Father! If it is possible, take this suffering away from Me. But only if it is part of Your plan.” Jesus came back and found the disciples asleep. He asked Peter, “Couldn’t you stay awake with Me for one hour?” Again, Jesus went away and prayed to God. Then He found His disciples sleeping. He said to them, “Are you still asleep? Get up, for it is almost time. Someone is going to betray Me.” Suddenly Judas arrived. A large crowd carrying swords and clubs was with him. Judas kissed Jesus so the crowd would know who Jesus was. The men grabbed Jesus and arrested Him. Peter pulled out his sword and tried to stop the men, but Jesus told him to stop. Jesus’ followers ran away, but Peter stayed nearby. A slave girl saw him and asked, “Aren’t you one of Jesus’ disciples?” “No, I’m not!” Peter said. Twice more as Peter waited to see what was happening to Jesus, someone asked him if he was a follower of Jesus. Peter said no. The men who arrested Jesus led Him to the house of , the high priest. The priests and high council were trying to find a reason to kill Jesus, but they could not. The high priest asked, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of God?” Jesus replied, “Yes, that’s right.” The high priest said, “Ah ha! He has spoken against God.” Caiaphas and the council did not want to believe Jesus was God’s Son. They said Jesus was lying, but Jesus cannot lie! The crowd said, “He deserves to die!” They spit in Jesus’ face and beat Him. The next morning, the chief priests and elders led Jesus to Pilate, the governor. “Are you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked. “Yes, that’s right,” Jesus replied. The men accused Jesus of various crimes, but Jesus said nothing. “What should I do with Jesus the Messiah?” Pilate asked the crowd. They all answered, “Crucify Him!” Pilate did not think Jesus had done anything wrong, but he handed Jesus over to them and said, “Do whatever you want.” The governor’s soldiers took off Jesus’ clothes and

Unit 32 Session 4 – Younger Elementary 2 Sunday, Kidzone KG and 1st Grade Small Group April 5, 2015

put a scarlet robe on Him. They made a crown out of thorns and put it on His head. Then they mocked Him, “Here is the King of the Jews!” Then they beat Him and led Him away to be killed. The soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross. They put a sign above His head that said: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Two criminals were crucified next to Him. From noon until three in the afternoon, darkness covered the land. Then Jesus cried out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Jesus shouted again with a loud voice and then He died. Suddenly, the curtain in the temple sanctuary split in two, from top to bottom, and there was an earthquake. One of the men guarding Jesus’ body said, “This man really was God’s Son!” Jesus was buried in a rich man’s tomb cut into a rock. A stone was sealed in front of the tomb so that no one could steal Jesus’ body. Three days later, on the first day of the week, (MAG duh leen) and the other Mary went to see the tomb. Suddenly there was an earthquake as an of the Lord came to the tomb. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. The guards were so afraid that they fainted. The angel spoke to the women, “Don’t be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, but He is not here. He has been resurrected, just like He said He would. In fact, He is going ahead of you into .” The women left the tomb quickly and with great joy. They ran to tell the disciples the news. Just then Jesus met them. “Good morning!” He said. The women worshiped Him. “Don’t be afraid,” Jesus told them. “Go tell My disciples to meet Me in Galilee. They will see Me there.” Christ Connection: The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus is the center of the gospel. We deserve to die because of our sin, but Jesus died in our place. He was the blood sacrifice made once and for all for the forgiveness of sin. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and raised Jesus from the dead to reign as King over all creation. We are forgiven only through Jesus. (Acts 4:12) SMALL GROUP OPENING Session Title: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection Bible Passage: Matthew 26:36–28:10; John 18:1–20:18 Big Picture Question: What did Jesus do for sinners? Jesus’ death and resurrection paid the penalty for sins and provided the promise of new life. Key Passage: Romans 6:9 Unit Christ Connection: God’s plan for redemption is fulfilled through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Unit 32 Session 4 – Younger Elementary 3 Sunday, Kidzone KG and 1st Grade Small Group April 5, 2015

Welcome time: Arriving Activity: Prepare for a celebration • streamers • paper • crayons • tape • various party decorations As kids arrive, invite them to help you prepare for a celebration. Offer decorations to hang around the room. Kids can tape streamers to the walls or tables, inflate balloons, or color pictures to display. Say •What are some reasons you celebrate throughout the year? Do you have a party on your birthday? Maybe you celebrate if you got a good grade at school or learned how to do something new. Today we are celebrating the best thing that ever happened!

Activity page (5 minutes) • “Crossword Puzzle” activity page, 1 per kid • pencils Guide boys and girls to complete the “Crossword Puzzle” activity page. (Answer key: 1. nail; 2. sleep; 3. pray; 4. earthquake; 5. king; 6. angel) Say • I wonder what all these words have to do with our Bible story today. Nail, king, earthquake ... does anyone have any ideas? [Allow kids to respond.] Interesting thoughts! I think you might just be right!

Session starter (10 minutes) Option 1: Spell it out or act it out • large piece of paper • marker Form two groups or allow everyone to work together. Write one of the following key words on a large piece of paper where everyone can see it. Give kids 1 to 2 minutes to spell that word using their bodies or classroom objects, or kids may act out the word. (key words: nail, pray, king, sleep, angel, Jesus) Say • Each of these words has something to do with our Bible story today. It’s about something Jesus did for us. It’s good news that changes everything! Are you ready to hear it?

Unit 32 Session 4 – Younger Elementary 4 Sunday, Kidzone KG and 1st Grade Small Group April 5, 2015

Option 2: Bad news, good news • newspapers • scissors • buckets or boxes, 2 Before the session, cut several newspapers into strips of equal length. Fill two small buckets or boxes with newspaper strips. Position the buckets at one wall. Form two teams and instruct each team to stand single file next to a bucket. Explain that teams must form a path from one side of the room to the other. Kids should work together to position their newspaper strips end-to-end. Teams may begin at your signal. Congratulate the first team to reach the other wall. Applaud both teams for their effort. Say • I have some good news and some bad news. Let me tell you the bad news first. The bad news is that we all sin, and our sin keeps us away from God. The good news is that Jesus did something to make the way for us to get back to God. What did Jesus do? We’ll find out very soon! SMALL GROUP LEADER Session Title: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection Bible Passage: Matthew 26:36–28:10; John 18:1–20:18 Big Picture Question: What did Jesus do for sinners? Jesus’ death and resurrection paid the penalty for sins and provided the promise of new life. Key Passage: Romans 6:9 Unit Christ Connection: God’s plan for redemption is fulfilled through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Key passage activity (5 minutes) • Key Passage Slide or Poster • dry erase board and markers (optional) • index cards • marker Before the session, write each word of the key passage on a separate index card. Hide the cards around the room. Make sure the key passage, Romans 6:9, is visible for each child, either as the printed poster or written on a dry erase board. Read the verse together. Say • I’ve hidden the words of our key verse around the room. Can you find them? Give kids a few minutes to find all of the hidden cards. Then instruct kids to work together to arrange the cards in the correct order. Choose several volunteers to read the key passage aloud. Challenge anyone who has memorized Romans 6:9 to say it from memory.

Unit 32 Session 4 – Younger Elementary 5 Sunday, Kidzone KG and 1st Grade Small Group April 5, 2015

Bible story review (10 minutes) • , 1 per kid • Small Group Visual Pack • Big Picture Question Slide or Poster Encourage the kids to find Matthew 26 in their Bibles. Help them as needed. Instruct each kid to put his finger on verse 36 until everyone has found the passage. Say • Can everyone find where today’s Bible story is in ? It’s in the Book of Matthew. Did you know the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is also in the Book of John? Matthew and John both wrote what happened when Jesus died and came back to life. Use the small group visual pack to show kids where today’s Bible story is on the timeline. Review the Bible story provided using the bolded text, or summarize the story in your own words. Ask the following review questions. Reread specific verses if kids need help remembering what happened: 1. What did Jesus’ disciples do while He prayed? (They fell asleep; Matthew 26:40,43) 2. Which disciple helped the crowd arrest Jesus? (Judas, Matthew 26:47-49) 3. Which disciple pretended like he did not know Jesus? (Peter; John 18:17,25-27) 4. What did the soldiers put on Jesus? (a scarlet robe and a crown of thorns, :28-29) 5. Where was Jesus buried? (in a new tomb, Matthew 27:59-60) 6. Who went to see the tomb after three days? (two women, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary; :1) 7. What did the angel tell the women at the tomb? (“Jesus is not here. He has been resurrected”; Matthew 28:6) 8. Who met the women as they left the tomb? (Jesus, Matthew 28:9) Show the big picture question slide or poster. Read the question, and lead kids to say the answer together. Say • What did Jesus do for sinners? Jesus’ death and resurrection paid the penalty for sins and provided the promise of new life. God raised Jesus from the dead. Do you know where Jesus is today? He is alive! Jesus is in heaven with God. He will never die again.

Unit 32 Session 4 – Younger Elementary 6 Sunday, Kidzone KG and 1st Grade Small Group April 5, 2015

Activity choice (10 minutes) Option 1: Do not be afraid! Open your Bible to Matthew 28:10. Tell kids what Jesus said to the women at the tomb: “Jesus told them, ‘Do not be afraid.’ ” Explain that this was good news for the women. They did not need to be afraid about what would happen. They could trust Jesus to take care of them. In fact, Jesus’ resurrection is good news for all sinners. Say •What did Jesus do for sinners? Jesus’ death and resurrection paid the penalty for sins and provided the promise of new life. Guide kids to stand or sit in a circle. Name something kids might be afraid of, and prompt them to shout, “Do not be afraid!” (Examples: spiders, the dark, thunderstorms, death, getting hurt, being alone, going to the dentist, and so forth) Call on kids to name other things they might fear. Say • The Bible says that if Jesus was raised from the dead, then those who trust in Him will be raised from the dead too. (Rom. 8:11) Jesus is alive, and He is in control of everything. He is good and He loves us! When you feel afraid, you can pray and ask Jesus to comfort you and help you feel safe.

Option 2: Mission accomplished • index cards • markers • paper • yardsticks Before the session, write the following tasks on separate index cards: 1. Everyone do 20 jumping jacks. 2. Stand in line from youngest to oldest. No talking! 3. Write the names of 10 different animals. 4. Measure the distance from one wall to the other. Form four groups of kids. Give each group a task card and explain that the card describes their special mission, or task. Challenge each group to complete its mission in two minutes. After two minutes, see which groups completed their missions. Instruct groups to trade task cards and play again as time allows. Say • Jesus did what He came to do: rescue people from their sins. He accomplished His mission. When we trust in Him, God forgives our sins. We do not need to do anything to earn

Unit 32 Session 4 – Younger Elementary 7 Sunday, Kidzone KG and 1st Grade Small Group April 5, 2015

God’s forgiveness. Jesus did that already by dying on the cross. When God raised Jesus from the dead, He showed that the price for sins had been paid. That is such good news! What did Jesus do for sinners? Jesus’ death and resurrection paid the penalty for sins and provided the promise of new life.

Journal and prayer (5 minutes) • Journal Page, 1 per kid • markers or crayons • Bible Story Coloring Page Distribute each child’s journal page for this session. Instruct the kids to draw a picture of an or a sunrise. Writers can write the key passage. Say • On the morning of the third day, two women went to Jesus’ tomb, but He wasn’t there! Jesus is alive! What Jesus did is good news for sinners. What did Jesus do for sinners? Jesus’ death and resurrection paid the penalty for sins and provided the promise of new life. If time remains, take prayer requests or allow kids to complete the coloring page provided with this session. Pray, thanking God for sending Jesus to be the Savior of the world. Pray for kids by name, asking God to help them believe the truth of the gospel.

Dismiss to parents – Make sure to check security tags when dismissing children.

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