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!
This lesson includes one or more of the Savior Souvenirs — a cloud for His ascension
The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ resurrection and the weeks following until His ascension. To see the lesson list, click here.
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.
This lesson could include one or more of the Savior Souvenirs — a fish or lamb.
The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ resurrection and the weeks following until His ascension. To see the lesson list, click here.
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.
This lesson could include one or more of the Savior Souvenirs — the word BELIEVE
The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ resurrection and the weeks following until His ascension. To see the lesson list, click here.
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!
The kids love the collection and games to go along with this.
For an alternative lesson on the Savior Souvenirs
The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ resurrection and the weeks following until His ascension. To see the lesson list, click here.
This presentation is and overview 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.
This lesson includes one or more of the Savior Souvenirs — a cotton ball for the ascension of Jesus
The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ resurrection and the weeks following until His ascension. To see the lesson list, click here. The list includes alternatives to this overview. There are lessons for each story highlighted in this lesson.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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 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!
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!
Preparation: Need air dry clay and small condiment containers with lids for craft.
Memory Verses: Matthew 28:6 “…He is risen, as He said…” and John 11:25 “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.”
This lesson includes one or more of the Savior Souvenirs — a round rock or the tomb from the craft.
The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ resurrection and the weeks following until His ascension. To see the lesson list, click here.
Matthew 27, Luke 23, John 19
Jesus chose to come and take our punishment. The wages of sin is death. So Jesus died for us. It was His love for us, that held him to that cross. His death demonstrates how much He loves each one of us! In this presentation we focus on how Jesus thought of others throughout this hard day. He forgave the soldiers nailing him to the cross. He comforted John and His mom. He assured the thief who came to believe in Him that he too would have eternal life and be in heaven. We also see others who believed and helped Jesus: Simon, the Cyrene, the centurion soldier, Joseph of Arimathea, and Nicodemus.
This lesson includes one or more of the Savior Souvenirs — a nail or cross made of 2 small Popsicle sticks or foam
The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ last week before his death, resurrection, and the weeks that followed. You can find a list of the other lessons here along with their links.
Matthew 26, Luke 22, John 18
In this lesson, we reiterate the verse, “Watch and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Matthew 26:41. Oh how weak we are in times of difficulty! Yet Jesus is strong! He is faithful!
This lesson includes one or more of the Savior Souvenirs — silver coins, a sword, a piece of leather like a whip, or a thorn (or a rose bush or olive tree) to represent the crown of thorns.
The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ last week before his death, resurrection, and the weeks that followed. You can find a list of the other lessons here along with their links.
Before Jesus prayed in Gethsemane, He took time to prepare His disciples for what was about to happen. He assured them of His love and that they Holy Spirit would come to comfort and guide them. He told them He would prepare a place for them and come back to take them to be with Him. He also prayed for them and for all future believers – that includes us! In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed for God’s will to be done, and for strength. The object lesson in about doing God’s will. The craft is a special one. We made praying hand cast molds and then I finished them during the week.
This is a blessed promise of a covenant usually from bride groom to his bride. Jesus calls his church his bride.
This lesson includes one or more of the Savior Souvenirs — praying hands (cut out of craft foam)
The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ last week before his death, resurrection, and the weeks that followed. You can find a list of the other lessons here along with their links.