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EASTER LESSONS (STAND-A-LONE)

LESSON 2: Where Did Jesus Go?

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In this lesson, children learn that Jesus did not die in the tomb, but was raised to life. He went to prepare a place for us so someday we can be with Him in Heaven.

TOPICS

Easter, Heaven, Jesus, Resurrection

AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes)

Remember Me (Activity) Click here

WORSHIP TIME (5 minutes)

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BIBLE VERSE (5 minutes)

"In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:2 NKJV
Begin by asking the children how many rooms they believe there are in the largest hotel in the world. Then repeat this verse several times, and have the children memorize the last part, "I am going there to prepare a place for you." Ask the children who said these words (Jesus). Then ask them how many rooms they believe there will be in Heaven and how this makes them feel.

BIBLE STORY (15 minutes)

Gather the children around you in preparation for story time. After the introduction, read the story about the resurrection of Jesus from the Bible. If possible, use a Children's Bible so it will be easier for the kids to understand.

Introduction:
After Jesus was placed into the tomb, some of His disciples came to visit Him. They wanted to put spices on His body. But when they reached the tomb, they were surprised to find Jesus missing. As we read our story from the Bible today, see if you can tell where Jesus went.

Read Mark 16:1-7, 19 (The Resurrection)


Discussion Questions:
1. Did the disciples go early in the morning or late at night to the tomb? (Early in the morning.)
2. How did they roll away the stone after they arrived at the tomb? (The stone was already rolled away.)
3. Was Jesus still in the tomb? (No.)
4. Where did Jesus go after talking to His disciples? (Heaven.)
5. Why did Jesus go to Heaven? (To prepare a place for us.)          

FUN TIME (10 minutes)

Where did Jesus Go? (Activity) Click here

ALTERNATE FUN TIME (12 minutes)

Preparing Rooms (Craft) Click here

PRAYER/SNACK (10 minutes)

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Begin by praying to God and thanking Him for Jesus, and that one day we will be with Him in Heaven. Provide cookies with a cream filling inside. Let the children eat the filling first and relate this to how Jesus went to Heaven ahead to prepare a place for us. Then let the children enjoy the outer cookie to show how good it is to belong to Jesus.

CLOSING ACTIVITY (5-10 minutes)

In the Tomb, Out of the Tomb (Game) Click here
From our Grade School section, this game will work well while waiting for the children to be picked up.

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TAKE HOME PAGE

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