April is the month of Easter and Holy Week
April often encompasses Holy Week, which culminates in Easter Sunday. This is the most important celebration in the Christian calendar, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Therefore, April becomes a time of intense focus on the events leading up to Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection, including Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. These events are central to the Christian faith, symbolizing Jesus’s sacrifice for humanity and the victory over death.
Children’s Sermon Object Lesson: Easter Contrasts John 20:1-18 Bible Teaching on Jesus’ Resurrection
Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate the joy of the Resurrection…but it’s also important to remember the darkness before the dawn. Going through hard times can make the happy moments even better! This message presents several elements with contrasts to exemplify how we can have extra hope even when things are tough. Just as darkness makes the day brighter or cold days make summer warmer, the sorrow of Good Friday paves the way for an incredible and exuberant Easter! We recognize that life includes sadness and evil, but Jesus conquered death, and God has already won the victory!
Description: In this children’s sermon object lesson on John 20:1-18, we explore the meaning of Easter and how the darkness before the dawn can actually make the Resurrection even more special. Just as cold weather makes us appreciate the warmth of summer, or how darkness makes the light shine brighter, the sorrow of Good Friday makes the joy of Easter Sunday even more meaningful. Kids will learn that although life has its ups and downs, we can find hope in the fact that Jesus conquered death and God has already won the victory.
The Bible Story of Easter for Kids
Renewal and New Beginnings with Jesus
The resurrection of Jesus symbolizes new life and hope. This aligns with the natural occurrence of spring, when nature itself is renewed.
Therefore, April can be seen as a time for spiritual renewal, reflection, and a renewed commitment to one’s faith. Also connected to the passover, and the delieverance of the Isrealites from bondage. This concept of delieverance is also connected to the delieverance from sin that Christians believe that Jesus provides.
In essence, for Born Again Christians, April is a time to:
- Reflect on the profound significance of Jesus’s sacrifice and resurrection.
- Celebrate the hope and new life that Easter represents.
- Renew their faith and commitment to Christ.
Note: Click the blue text to see the links for more activities for Kids. As with most messages, the details of how you choose to communicate this are adaptable and should cater to timing as well as to your audience and student needs. Use your judgment and ideas to best serve students. Don’t miss all our Holy Week ideas for your children’s ministry.
April Sunday School Lesson Plan: Holy Week
Week 1: Palm Sunday – Jesus Enters Jerusalem
📖 Bible Story: Matthew 21:1-11 (Jesus’ Triumphal Entry)
🎯 Main Point: Jesus is the King who came to save us.
📝 Memory Verse: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” – Matthew 21:9
Activities:
✅ Palm Leaf Craft: Have kids make palm branches from green paper and wave them while shouting, “Hosanna!”
✅ Role-Playing: Let kids act out Jesus riding on a donkey while others wave their paper palms.
Week 2: The Last Supper – Jesus Teaches Us to Remember
📖 Bible Story: Luke 22:14-20 (The Last Supper)
🎯 Main Point: Jesus gave us communion to remember His sacrifice.
📝 Memory Verse: “Do this in remembrance of me.” – Luke 22:19
Activities:
✅ Bread & Grape Juice Symbolism: Use crackers and juice to teach about Jesus’ body and blood.
✅ Foot Washing: Teach humility by letting kids wash each other’s hands.
Week 3: Good Friday – Jesus’ Love and Sacrifice
📖 Bible Story: John 19:16-30 (Jesus’ Crucifixion)
🎯 Main Point: Jesus died to save us from sin.
📝 Memory Verse: “God shows His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
Activities:
✅ Cross Craft: Make a cross using popsicle sticks and decorate with stickers.
✅ Silent Reflection: Dim the lights and let kids write “Thank You Jesus” letters.
Week 4: Easter Sunday – Jesus is Risen!
📖 Bible Story: Matthew 28:1-10 (The Resurrection)
🎯 Main Point: Jesus is alive, and He gives us new life!
📝 Memory Verse: “He is not here; He has risen!” – Matthew 28:6
Activities:
✅ Empty Tomb Craft: Use paper plates to create a tomb with a rolled-away stone.
✅ Resurrection Celebration: Have an Easter egg hunt, with each egg containing a Bible verse about Jesus’ resurrection.
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