The Son Has Risen (John 20:1-18) Easter Sunday School Lesson & Activities for Kids

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Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate the joy of the Resurrection…but it’s also important to remember the darkness before dawn. Going through hard times can make the happy moments even better! This lesson describes 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!

The story of Easter is a great reversal…what a contrast the message of Jesus is from the punitive rules of the Law! Christ did not come to abolish the law, of course, but to fulfill it, and that happened on the cross. He bore our sin and punishment, suffering in our place and satisfying the consequences we deserve. Because of that, we have the reassuring wonder of knowing that everything we do, have done, and will do is covered by His blood. What a blessing to know that He paid the price and redeemed us!

Passage: John 20:1-18

Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th grade (Children's Church or Sunday School)

Materials Needed: Construction paper; paper plates; magazines; glue; markers or crayons; tape; scissors; decorative supplies; cups; string; ; Bibles.

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Target Age: elementary school, adaptable for K-6th grades
Translation: choose NIV, ESV or KJV
Stand-alone lesson plan
21-pages of teaching material
Instant digital download
Flexible teaching plan for mixed age groups
Ideal for Kids' Church or Sunday School (45-60 minutes teaching time)

Attention Keeping Activities

Object Lesson with video demonstration
Game Suggestions
Easy To Follow Teaching Plan
Craft Ideas with video demonstration
Coloring Page
Word Find Worksheet
Memory Verse Poster

Easter Bible Lesson for Kids Church or Sunday School

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Easter Lesson

There is so much valuable information in this material. So many options for children. Love this!

Really appreciate all you provide. Great lesson plans

Preschool Curriculum

Going over the Son has Risen lesson was so simple and easy and fun filled for my Sunday School kids. It captivated them and they interacted with the story telling. This is a must have lesson.

Triumphal Entry

The Son Has Risen (John 20:1-18) Easter Sunday School Lesson & Activities for Kids

Kids and parents loved the craft!

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Sunday school teacher

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i teach 2nd grade sunday school. the kids enjoy the info and activities very much. i am so thankful for ALL of the freebies you make available thankyou and god bless.

Educational and Fun

My preschooler (3-5) have fun listening and doing the activities with this lesson. I am always delighted when they can answer the questions and tell me what they learned from the story.

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