The following stories are witness reports of the fact that Jesus is alive! We too are witnesses because we see His work in our lives through the precious gift of His Holy Spirit. Praise the LORD!

Just click on the titles to go to the page of the lesson and activities. For the lessons prior to this time that tell of the events of Jesus’ trial, crucifixion and events leading up to that click here.

Resurrection: Jesus Rises Again.

Matthew 28, Mark 16 — Jesus rises, Women see and tell, Jesus is alive!

This presentation focuses more on the event of Jesus’ resurrection. There was an earthquake, Jesus rose, an angel rolled away the stone, soldiers fell then ran, and women came. The angel and Jesus had good news for the ladies and a message for His disciples. Jesus is not dead. He is alive! He will meet you. We, too, have the assurance that we, too, will see Him! Because He lives, we too will live forever with Him! Praise God!

Jesus is Alive! Just as He Said.: Visits and Ascension

This presentation is based on Luke 24. It highlights the walk to Emmaus and Jesus visiting the disciples. We start out with a yummy snack that helps tell the story of Jesus’ burial and resurrection, Resurrection Rolls with croissant rolls and marshmallows. This is a fun story to act out the story, if you desire. We end with Jesus’ ascension.

Extend the lessons over several weeks by using the lessons below:

Walk to Emmaus — Luke 24 — Savior Souvenirs in the context of Prophecy fulfilled

Cleopas and the other disciple were wondering about the events of Jesus’ death. Jesus came and explained the prophecies in scripture and how they were fulfilled in His life, death, and resurrection. We don’t know really what Jesus said, but we do know the prophecies that were fulfilled, so this lesson focuses on those prophesies as they looked back on Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Jesus gave proof after proof that He was the Messiah and that He was Alive!

Jesus is Alive! Believe it! John 20 — Jesus visits Mary, the disciples, and Thomas

This presentation is based on John 20. It highlights Mary Magdalene seeing Jesus at the tomb and Jesus visiting the disciples again while Thomas is there. We are encouraged to believe it — Jesus is alive! He gave his witnesses proof. They believed and we can too! We start this presentation by making resurrection rolls with marshmallows and croissant bread. We also make some cute bag puppets to help tell the story.

Breakfast on the Beach — Peter declares His love for Jesus — John 21

We start the presentation with a Tic-Tac-Toe game to remember how Peter denied Jesus. Then we make a boat and, act out the story as it is read and presented. After breakfast, Jesus and Peter go for a walk. Jesus gives Peter the chance to declare his love. Jesus gives him a job and assures him that he will be strong and not deny Him again. We too can share our love for God and feed others. We prepare some snacks and promises in a net to give away.

Jesus’ Commission and Ascension

Jesus ascended to heaven and was seated at the right hand of God. He will come back some day soon in the same way. Praise God! Our Savior reigns!