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1 Welcome to Jesus n Me Jesus is the Life! (Jesus resurrection)

2 Welcome to the Jesus n Me lesson Jesus is the Life! (the Resurrection of Jesus) This Jesus n Me lesson is packed with activities and crafts to make it fun for everyone. A Talk Time is included to help children understand the significance of the Bible story; and step-by-step instructions are included to make preparation easy and quick for you. I hope you are greatly blessed in using these resources, and pray that the children in your care come to know the Lord Jesus Christ on a personal level. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact My Bible Crafts: How to Use the Jesus n Me Lessons Save the two PDF files that are attached to the (a black-and-white file and a color file) to your computer. You are also permitted, and encouraged, to make one backup copy onto an external drive or thumb drive (usb flash drive). Saving Tips: You can skip the color-illustrated pictures, and just use black-and-white pictures (and color them yourself or have teens help). To save even more on printing, use a laser jet printer, instead of an inkjet printer for the black-and-white pages; then print the color-illustrated pictures using a color Inkjet printer. Copy the pictures using a black and white, or color photocopier, respectively. (I would advise against using pages printed from an inkjet printer for children's crafts, as these inks can come off. The chemicals in the inks may pose a safety concern. Make copies that are to be used for children's crafts on a copy machine instead). Copyright Info: These resources are not permitted to be shared (in person or electronically), uploaded to any website or blog, copied for any uses other than for one local preschool or one local church, nor are they to be distributed, nor sold. Refer to the full terms and conditions of use for allowable uses of the My Bible Crafts resources: Safety Tips For Using Crafts With Young Children Keep scissors out of the reach of young children. Keep all glue caps, marker caps and other small items out of reach of children, age 3 or under, as they are a choking hazard. Use nontoxic washable markers only. Watch young children when they are using crayons to be sure they don't put them into their mouths. Have an emergency plan in place in case of injury, ie, someone trained in First Aid procedures, emergency phone numbers on hand, etc. This is not a complete list of safety tips. Consult safety or First Aid manuals for specifics. Bible Stories in the Jesus n Me series Go to : Palm Sunday Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet/Last Supper Jesus Comforts His Disciples Before He Leaves The Betrayal and Garden of Gethsemane The Crucifixion, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus The important Bible concepts of Jesus is the Great Shepherd, Parable of the Lost Lamb and Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life, are interwoven in the lessons to bring the Bible stories to a preschooler s level. Games and activities are included to keep children engaged in their learning.

3 Jesus n Me Lesson Jesus is the Life! Items used in lesson: Key Verse: Sheep puppet John 10:27-28 Cross, sun picture Touch-n-feel Tomb scene Other verses to mark in Bible: Stickers: Cloud, angel, body, stone John 10:11; John 14:6,19 Women at the tomb picture Multicultural Children Cross Verses used as reference: Strips of white cloth (you make) Matt. 20:28, 26:53 Crafts Luke 24:46 Women Tactile Picture John 14:19 Touch n Feel Tomb page 1 Peter 4:1-19 Sparkle tomb craft Heb. 9:14-15 Jesus is the Life! Intro: This is Fleecy the Lamb. He s here to help tell this true Bible story. Fleecy: Hi! (Encourage children to say Hi to Fleecy). We ve been learning all about Jesus and how he had many followers. His followers knew Jesus was different than them. They saw that Jesus could heal sick people and make blind people see again! They loved to listen to him teach because he spoke the very words of God. Large crowds of people would run out to see Jesus! Lamb puppet: Even the children loved Jesus! That s right. But the leaders of the people did not love Jesus. They were envious of Jesus! All the attention and praise that Jesus got made them mad. (Cross arms In front of you and make a mad face). They thought they were the ones who should get the attention instead. So they thought of a mean plan to get rid of Jesus. (Robe, crown, whip) One day when Jesus was in the garden with his disciples, the leaders came with swords ready to fight! All of the disciples became afraid and ran off. The leaders tied Jesus up, as if Jesus had done some something wrong! And, they took him away. Then they beat Jesus with a whip. They made a crown out of thorns, and pushed it down on his head. Lamb puppet: Ow! That would really hurt! Yes. Then they dressed up Jesus in a king s robe and made fun of him, since he was called King of the Jews. Lamb puppet: Jesus didn t deserve any of that! (Sun and cross). That s right. Jesus never sinned, not even once. Next, the leaders led Jesus away. Jesus disciples, and all those who loved him, followed

4 Jesus is the Life, page 2 along behind him, a little far away. The leaders brought Jesus to the hill where he was hung on a cross made of wood. Even while they were doing all these horrible things to Jesus, he prayed and asked God to forgive them! (Sun sticker, sad cloud) It was about 12:00 noon, the middle of the day -- when the sun usually shines. But when Jesus was hung on the cross, the sun stopped shining. (Cover sun with cloud sticker). It got very dark and stayed that way for three long hours while Jesus was on the cross. Lamb puppet: It was sad day when Jesus died on the cross. (Tomb picture, wrapped body) Yes, very sad. But, let s wait and see what happens. It s not over yet. Later Jesus body was taken down from the cross and wrapped it in strips of cloth, then placed in a tomb. (Stick wrapped body through slit in tomb, and pull out through the back). That s how people were buried in Bible Times. Lamb puppet: What s a tomb? (Point to tomb). It s a large rock in the side of a hill that is empty inside. A stone was rolled in front to close it up. (Place stone sticker on tomb). Soldiers were placed by the tomb to guard it. (Three women) The next day was the Sabbath, so Jesus friends rested. Very early the next morning before the sun came up, some of Jesus friends took some spices to the tomb to prepare Jesus body to be buried: It was Mary Magdalene, Salome, and James mother, who was also named Mary. (Point to each as you say the name), and some other women. On the way there, they were talking about who would roll away the heavy stone that was in front of the tomb. Lamb puppet: It was too heavy for them! (Angel) Yes, but just then, there was a big earthquake that shook the earth! An angel came down from heaven and rolled away the stone! (Roll away stone and stick angel on top of it). When the women got to the tomb, they looked for Jesus body, but it was not there! They only saw the strips of cloth. (Show children strips of cloth). They were afraid! Where was Jesus? Suddenly there was an angel dressed in white, he said, Don t be afraid! Jesus is not here! He has risen! Remember what Jesus said? On the third day I will rise? The women thought about it, and they did remember. Yep. Jesus did say that. The women were so excited they ran back to tell the disciples! Who wants to run with me? (Move your arms as if running and encourage children to join you). On the way back, who do you think they saw? Lamb puppet: JESUS! (Jumps up and down). That s right! Jesus! They were so happy to see him again! But they were still a little afraid! Jesus told them not to be afraid, but to go back and tell the disciples that he would be in Galilee, and they should all go meet with him there.

5 Jesus is the Life, page 3 So they started running to go back again. Who wants to go with me? C mon! We have to go back and tell the disciples! (Encourage children to run with you). When they got there they told the disciples everything they had heard and saw at the tomb! The disciples didn t believe the women. They thought they were just making up stories. But Peter was curious. He had to see for himself. He and another disciple ran all the way to the tomb! Let s pretend we re running with them. Hurry! We ve got to see for ourselves! (Move arms as if running. Encourage children to join in). They went inside the tomb. There were the strips of cloth! (Show children strips of cloth). But where was Jesus? He was not there! Peter went away confused, wondering what happened. During the next few weeks, the disciples saw Jesus again many times! They were so happy to see him again! Many other people saw him too. Then Jesus was taken up to heaven (Point up) in a cloud! (Raise cloud sticker slowly up). Let s talk about the story; then we have some fun activities to do. Talk Time After Jesus died on the cross, he was placed in the tomb. That was very sad. But Jesus didn t stay there! He was brought back to life by the power of God! And that was very happy! Here s why: Before Jesus left the disciples this is what he told them. (Read John 14:19). Lamb puppet: What did Jesus mean? Well, since he was raised from the dead, if we trust in Jesus to save us, we will live too, even after we die! Lamb puppet: But why did Jesus die on the cross? (Cross with children) We all sin. (Point to children). We do wrong things, like lying and being mean. We don t always love God and others like we should. But Jesus was perfect! He never sinned! But he was willing to die on the cross to take the punishment that we deserve! (Point to children). For those who believe that Jesus died on the cross for their sins and are sorry for their sins, their sin is forgiven and washed away! When that happens your spirit is made alive! Then, after you die, we will live again just like Jesus is alive! And those who trust in Jesus get to live in heaven with him forever after that! And, heaven is way better than any place than we know! There are no tears in heaven, and no one sins in heaven! What could be better than that? Lamb puppet: Now I understand the verse: (Read John 14:6). Jesus is the WAY to God and heaven. He came to tell us the TRUTH. And he gives LIFE to all who trust in him! (Jumps up and down excitedly). Very good! I m glad you understand. Now we have some fun activities that will explain everything in a fun way. Let s have snack first.

6 Jesus n Me Jesus is the Life Activities Finger Play Rhyme with Hand Motions The Good Shepherd (Items needed: Bible) Jesus is the good shepherd who loves us so. Place index fingers and thumbs together, with thumbs on top to form V. He gave us the Bible so we would know. Place open hands together as holding bible. He gave his life, for us little lambs to save. Point to yourself. But now he lives! He didn t stay in the grave, Throw hands up in the air. Because he lives, we can too! Point to yourself. Do you believe? I sure do! Point to others, then to yourself. Believe Jesus died for you, ask to come in, Make cross with two fingers. He forgives you, and new life begins! Point to yourself. When we re sorry, and turn from our sin, Turn hand one way, then the other. He sends his Spirit, our hearts to live in. Point to yourself. Then we re clean, he washes our sin away! Make motion with hand. And we follow our shepherd all of our days! Make walking fingers. We ask God to forgive us, and then he does. Place hands together in prayer. Cuz of Jesus wonderful, act of love! Make cross with two fingers. He told us the TRUTH that he is the WAY! Point up. And that IS the truth, no matter what others say. Open and close hand like mouth. Jesus is the WAY to God for you and I. Point to other, then yourself. Now we know the reason why. Point to everyone in circular motion. He took the punishment for all our wrongs Make cross with two fingers. Makes our hearts want to sing a song. Place index fingers and thumbs together, with thumbs on top to form V. Good Shepherd Activity Prep: Print Story Stickers page onto cardstock. Color if using bw pictures. Cut out. Place restickable or repositionable glue on the backs of the stickers. Make a background board on a sheet of construction paper or poster board: Color some grass, sky, sun, etc, if you want, or just use a plain white background. You will also need the Cross with Multicultural children picture. (Story stickers) Here s what Jesus said. (Read John 10:11) Jesus is like the Good Shepherd. (Place good shepherd sticker on page). And he thinks of us as little sheep. (Stick on sheep sticker, point to all of the children in your class in a circular motion). Jesus loves all of the sheep. (Place heart by shepherd). The good shepherd is willing to die to save his sheep from the hungry wolf that comes looking for lunch! (Put wolf sticker on page, and sheep in shepherd s arms). He will fight the wolf to save his sheep, even if it means he has to die, because he loves his sheep so much! But the shepherd who is paid to watch the sheep will not protect the sheep. (Take off good shepherd, place hired shepherd on page). He s not much of a shepherd at all. He doesn t care for the sheep. (Stick wolf on page). That shepherd runs away when the wolf comes. (Make him run away ). (Cross with children). Jesus is like the good shepherd. He was willing to die on the cross (Point to cross) for us, his sheep, (Point to children) to pay for our sins. He did that because he loves us so much! Whoever believes that Jesus died on the cross for their sins, and is sorry for their sins, is saved too. Then, since our sins are washed away, then we get to go live in heaven with Jesus some day! Here s the promise Jesus gave to all those who know him as their Lord and Savior, and follow him like a sheep follows its shepherd: (Read John 10:27). Isn t that a wonderful promise?

7 Jesus n Me Jesus is the Life - Craft Instructions Safety Tips: Use scissors or craft knife for prep at home only. Keep sharp or small objects out of reach of children younger than age 3 (glue caps, etc.). Watch to make sure young children don t put crayons or other objects in their mouths. Know first aid procedures. Consult safety manual for complete safety information. Supplies Needed: Touch-n-Feel Cross Age 3+ Multi-cultural kids cross Prep: Print and make copies of Patterns page craft page onto card stock. Use Card stock heart as a pattern. Place on Copy paper construction paper, trace and cut Scissors (teacher only) out. Craft: Children color craft. Extra-strength glue sticks Glue heart on cross. Use glitter crayons or glitter glue on clothes Crayons or cross. Construction paper (scraps) Glitter glue/ glitter crayons Supplies Needed: Sparkle Tomb Craft Age 3+ Tomb craft page Prep: Print craft pages and make copies onto cardstock. (For tomb Cardstock you could also use pattern, trace Stickers or patterns page on brown or gray construction Regular crayons paper and cut out). Cut apart Glitter crayons/glitter glue stickers and give each child 1 Scissors (teacher only) stone and 1 wrapped body with Restickable or repositionable glue sticks picture. Cut out stones, body craft. Craft: Children color Teacher s sample: Cut slit children. Children apply glitter in the middle of the tomb to glue to tomb and stone, and insert wrapped body into. other objects, or color with glitter crayons. Apply restickable glue to back of stone and body. Supplies Needed: Sheep Puppet Craft Age 3+ Sheep craft page Prep: Print craft page. Make Cardstock copies of craft page onto card Cotton stock. Craft: Children color lamb Extra-strength glue sticks faces, feet.cut out lambs for Jumbo craft sticks children. Children glue craft stick Scissors (for teacher only) to back. Pull apart cotton and Crayons show children how to apply glue to lamb, then stick the cotton on top and pat down. Supplies Needed: Cross / sun craft page Patterns page Cardstock Textured foam sheets Glitter glue or glitter crayons Regular crayons Scissors (for teacher only) Repositionable or restickable glue stick Touch n Feel Cross / Sun Age 4+. Prep: Print and make copies of craft page onto card stock. Use cross as a pattern. Cut out, place on foam and trace. Cut out foam crosses. Craft: Children color page and glue on foam cross. Apply glitter crayons or glitter glue to sun, clouds, flowers. (Sample shows fabric flowers, but if the children s families have toddlers or babies, skip it since small objects are a choking hazard).

8 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Lamb Puppet

9 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Cross sun

10 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Cloud Stickers

11 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - The Empty Tomb Because I live, you too shall live!

12 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Tomb Stickers

13 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Women at Tomb

14 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Angel

15 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life- Good shepherd story stickers

16 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Stickers J E S U S JESUS you! e v e r y o n e

17 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Craft patterns

18 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Lamb Puppet

19 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Cross, sun

20 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - The Empty Tomb Because I live, you too shall live!

21 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Stickers for teacher s crafts for lesson

22 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Women at Tomb

23 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Angel

24 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life- Good shepherd story stickers

25 Jesus n Me - Jesus is the Life - Stickers J E S U S JESUS you! e v e r y o n e