Easter Stories
Jesus Dies Story
Matthew 27:45-56
Final Hour – cross, Jesus shouting – Let me tell you a story about what happened when Jesus died on the cross.
Perfect Sacrifice – cross – Jesus paid it all for us. His body was beaten and nailed to a wicked instrument of torture and death. Our Savior cried out in agonizing pain and took upon himself the sins of all mankind. Jesus saved the world!
Temple Curtain – torn veil – The curtain in Jerusalem’s holy temple had separated God from people for thousands of years. When Jesus died, God tore the veil apart forever.
Faith Response – soldier, faith – Witnesses saw many wonders after Jesus died: an earthquake and resurrections. A soldier guarding Jesus believed that he was God’s Son.
Storyteller Discipleship
The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.
- Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.
- Tell the story with the drawings.
- Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.
- Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?
- Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.
- Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.
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