Easter Season Bible Activities
The death and resurrection of Jesus and the events surrounding them receive special recognition every year on the Christian calendar. Even children can understand that Jesus' death on the cross was an act of sacrificial love. They can understand as well that His resurrection means He was victorious over death. These are important truths. The following Easter season Bible activities highlight Bible stories with an Easter theme. They cover Jesus' triumphal entry (Palm Sunday), Maundy Thursday (the last supper), Good Friday (Jesus' crucifixion), and Resurrection (Easter) Sunday.
He Is Risen! Greeting Card With Cross
“He is risen!” Early Christians would often greet one another with this simple declaration and respond with “He is risen indeed!” Children can maintain this tradition with this He Is Risen! greeting card with cross image and an excerpt from Acts 13:30.
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He’s Alive! Easter Greeting Card With John 20:25b
The simple declaration, “He’s alive!” will remind kids that after accomplishing His redemptive work through the crucifixion, Jesus rose from the dead and is alive today! This greeting card will remind both the giver (children) and the recipient of this historic truth.
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Matthew 28:7 Scripture Page
In Matthew 28, Matthew summarized the events of resurrection Sunday morning. An angel appeared to two women and told them to inform the disciples that, “He has been raised from the dead.” This Matthew 28:7 Scripture page features this announcement.
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Jesus’ Crucifixion Story Illustration
Jesus’ crucifixion was one of the most horrifying events in history. This illustration of Jesus’ crucifixion strikes a balance between the sorrow of the event and the need for an age-appropriate depiction of the scene. Even small children can learn from this illustration.
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The Crucifixion of Jesus Story Profile
The story of Jesus’ crucifixion is arguably the most important story in all of the Bible. This Good Friday story profile provides a simple overview of the story (for kids) along with highlights, points of interest, and an approximate date for the crucifixion event.
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Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Story Profile
This Jesus’ Triumphal Entry story profile provides a simple overview of the story (for kids) along with highlights, points of interest, and an approximate date for the Palm Sunday event. A printable PDF for this profile is available as well as a link to all related activities.
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Hosanna! Colorable Bookmarks for Palm Sunday
These colorable Hosanna! bookmarks include the declaration, “Hossana!” printed on them. This shout of praise meant that Jesus is the King they had been waiting on! The bookmark will remind children that Jesus is the King of kings and has come to save us!
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Understanding Jesus’ Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday)
All four Gospels tell us about the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on a young donkey. Only John, however, tells us that particular Sunday was the Sunday before Jesus’ crucifixion. A complete article about the Triumphal Entry can be downloaded here as a PDF.
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Colorable Maundy Thursday Bookmarks
These colorable Maundy Thursday bookmarks include a picture of the bread and wine and have the words of Jesus, “Do this in remembrance of me,” printed on the front. They can help children celebrate the event and remember what Jesus did for us.
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