Resurrection Sunday

Overview

Have you ever witnessed something that just seemed unbelievable? Something that was beyond your wildest dreams and that you just couldn’t seem to find words to describe? That must be how Mary Magdalene and the disciples felt just a few short days after Jesus had died. The truth is that it wasn’t just a normal Sunday…it was Resurrection Sunday! When the women who cared for Jesus got to the tomb where he was buried, they quickly realized that he was not there. It wasn’t because he had magically disappeared or because his body had been stolen. Instead, Jesus had miraculously risen from the grave! He was alive! Amazingly enough, Jesus is still alive today! And more than anything, he wants to know you!

Word

Read Matthew 28:1-8 together as a family

Prayer

1. Thank Jesus for what he did on the cross.

2. Ask God to forgive you for your sins.

3. Pray for someone that doesn’t know Jesus.

Worship Music

Preteen and Youth

Family Activity: Read Aloud Books

As a family, come together to read one of the accounts of the Resurrection story. Open your bible to read together, or listen to an audio version.
Matthew 28:1-8
Luke 24:1-12
John 20:1-18

Below are a few read-aloud stories that tell the gospel message or the resurrection story. Feel free to watch the videos together as a family.

Activity Packet and Craft Time

Think About It

1. What happened to Jesus in today’s story?

2. When Jesus’ friends went to the tomb, what did they see?

3. What did the angel say?

4. **Why is the resurrection of Jesus important?

5. **Have you expressed your faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus?

6. **Who can you share the Good News of the resurrection with today?

**Questions for older children, preteens or youth