Why Easter? - 5-Week Bible Curriculum for Easter for ages 5-12

Teach kids the hope of Christ's resurrection. "Why Easter?" is a 5 lesson series on the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Through familiar Bible stories, children will see various aspects of the work Jesus did on the cross on the behalf of His people and understand more the importance of Easter.

OVERVIEW OF LESSONS:

1. Jesus is the Servant King - John 13:1-16

2. Jesus is the Passover Lamb – Matthew 26:26-29

3. Jesus is Our Substitute – Mark 14:32-50

4. Jesus is the Perfect Sacrifice – Mark 14, John 18 & Luke 22

5. Jesus is Alive Forever – John 20

EACH LESSON INCLUDES:

• Introductory Activity
• Large Group Worship Time
  • Welcome activity
  • Study God’s Word – teaching materials for the Biblical text
  • 3 song suggestions
  • Prayer
• Small-Group Lessons (2 ages groups - 5-8 & 8-12)
  • Review
  • Application
  • Memory Verse
  • Prayer
  • All necessary printables and resources

ABOUT THIS CURRICULUM:

• Perfect for ages 5-12 (grades K-6 in the USA)
  
• 5-weeks of teaching material
• 150 pages in easy-print PDF download + lessons in editable WORD files
  
• 45-90 minutes per lesson (with suggestions for adapting)
• PPT files included with Bible verses and teaching aids
• Scripture verses from from ESV (with resources also in NIV & KJV)
• This is an instant download curriculum that can be used year-after-year.
• You have full permission to share these digital materials within your congregation.