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5-Day Easter Unit
Study:
Activities for Every Day
The following activities are included for
each of the five days.
Bible Reading and Study
Read notes in your Bible, or from a Bible
handbook, and discuss the selected passages
using who, what, where, when, why, and how
questions for comprehension and
understanding.
Most of the Scriptures listed by topic for
each day (see below) are taken from "A
Harmony of the Story of Jesus" with the
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John accounts
rearranged by subject and approximate
chronological order.
See another Harmony
of the Gospels.
Prophecy Fulfilled
The Scriptures listed are from "Messiah
Revealed."
See another site, "Prophecies
Fulfilled by Jesus Christ,
Messiah."
Bible Memory
Choose a verse from the day's reading or one
of the suggested verses.
Reading
Have your children (even beginning readers
with help) read some of the Bible reading and
study references directly from the
Bible.
Writing and Penmanship
• Ask your
children to write 1-5 paragraphs
(depending on their ability) on a topic of
study for the day.
• Assign a
portion of Scripture or your memory
verse to write out.
• Use writing and
penmanship skills to make
banners, cards, tracts, etc. (see
"Evangelism" listings below).
Art, Crafts, and Activities
Find many good links, recipes, family
traditions,
stories, activities, and cards on this site.
Also "Jesus,
Messiah, the Fulfillment of Prophecy," Feasts
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Day 1: Christ's Triumphal Entry
into Jerusalem
See notes for "Activities for Each Day"
above for Bible Study and Memory, Reading,
Writing, and Activities.
Bible Reading and Study
• Triumphal Entry
into Jerusalem
Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44;
John 12:12-19
• Cleansing the
Temple
Matthew 21:12-17; Mark 11:15-19; Luke
19:45-48
• Jesus Teaches
about His Death and
Resurrection
Matthew 16:21-23; 17:22-23; 20:17-19;
26:1-2
Mark 8:31-33; 9:30-32; 10:32-34
Luke 9:22; 9:43b-45; 18:31-34
• Jesus'
Anointing at Bethany
Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John
12:1-8
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• Triumphal
Entry
Psalm 8:2 / Matthew 21:15-16
Zechariah 9:9a/ Matthew 21:8-10
Zechariah 9:9b / John 12:12-13
Zechariah 9:9f / Matthew 21:6-9
Major Concept
Christ's Purpose in Coming to Earth
Isaiah 53:5-12, 59:15-16a; Matthew 20:28;
Luke 23:33, 46; John 1:29; 6:40; 1 John
2:2
Bible Memory
John 1:29; John 6:40
Vocabulary and Spelling
Disciples, triumphal, anoint, temple,
Messiah.
The English Word "Easter"
• "Isn't
Easter a Pagan Holiday?" and other
articles.
• "Is
the word 'Easter' Mentioned in the
Bible?"
Music: "Messiah"
Handel's Oratorio "Messiah" speaks of
Christ's life, death, and resurrection.
• Words
and the Scriptures to which they refer
and Libretto
of Handel's "Messiah."
• Open
Score
• Free
MP3 Downloads. (Scroll down to "2000-2001
Season.")
Geography
• On maps
of Jerusalem and the Holy Land locate the
following (possible) locations: East Gate,
Herod's Temple, Golgotha, Garden Tomb, Garden
of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, Upper Room,
Herod's Palace and Early
Maps and Models of Jerusalem.
• See an "Outline
of the Story of Jesus" using maps.
• "Walk Where
Jesus Walked" teaching
cards and maps.
Evangelism: Greeting Cards
• A greeting card
is a way to show
thoughtfulness and love, as well as
furnish an opportunity to witness at this
time.
Handmade Cards
• Find
instructions for making greeting
cards using a variety of materials and
techniques.
• Write a poem
about Christ's death and
resurrection and its meaning to you. See poetry-writing
instruction and tips.
• Use your best
penmanship to copy the words of
a hymn or Bible verse in your handmade cards
and greetings.
• Be sure to
include the gospel (I Cor. 15:3-4;
John 3:16).
Store-Bought Cards
• Include gospel
tracts or write out a verse in
greeting cards to family and neighbors.
E-Mail Cards and Tracts
• Send an e-card
with a Bible verse typed into
the message area or a link to an online
tract.
• Online
tract, "God's Simple Plan of Salvation,"
in many languages.
• Crosswalk
e-cards.
• Answers
in Genesis e-card with link to a gospel
message.
Day 2: Celebration of Passover
(Last Supper) and Garden of Gethsemane
See notes for "Activities for Each Day"
above for Bible Study and Memory, Reading,
Writing, and Activities.
Bible Reading and Study
• The Plot To
Kill Jesus
Matthew 26:3-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:1-2;
John 11:45-57
• The Passover
Instituted
Exodus 12:1-36
• Celebrating the
Passover / The Last Supper
Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:12-25; Luke
22:7-30; John 13:1-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
• Judas
Iscariot's Plans To Betray Christ
Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6
• In the Garden
of Gethsemane
Matthew 26:30-46; Mark 14:26-42; Luke
22:31-46; John 13:31-38; 18:1-2
• Jesus Betrayed
and Arrested
Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke
22:47-54a; John 18:3-12
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• Messiah
Betrayed
Psalm 41:9 / Mark 14:17-18
Zechariah 11:12-13a / Matthew 26:14-15
• Messiah
Abandoned
Psalm 22:11 / Mark 14:50
Psalm 69:20b / Mark 14:33-41
Major Concept: Jesus the Messiah
Read "How
do we know that Jesus was the
Messiah?"
Bible Memory
John 1:29 / 1 Peter 1:18-19
Vocabulary and Spelling
Passover, communion, betray, a
"Judas."
Music: "Messiah"
Continue exploring and listening to Handel's
"Messiah" (see Day 1).
Christ Typified in the Passover
• Read the "Introduction
to a Christian Seder," with an explanation of
terms and symbols of the Passover.
• Print and read
a sermon by C.H. Spurgeon, "Christ
Our Passover."
• Order The
Miracle of Passover DVD by Zola Levitt or
Messianic
Passover Haggadah, a guide to observe
Passover feast.
Comparative Religions
• Islam: Find out
what Muslims
believe and what Islam teaches about the
crucifixion.
• Read what the
Catholic church teaches about
the "Sacrifice
of the Mass."
Drama
"God's Story" is a visual exploration of
God's revelations in chronological order.
Hear and read text in 27 languages.
• The
Betrayal and Crucifixion.
• Resurrection
to Eternity.
Evangelism: Tracts and Gospels of John
1. Purchase Tracts
Obtain a supply of gospel tracts to hand out
at this season and throughout the year.
• Good
News & Crossway
• "God's
Simple Plan of Salvation" in 21
languages.
2. Write Your Own Tract
Consider writing your own tract including a
short personal testimony and the gospel.
• Read "How
To Write a Tract."
• You may use or
include (copyright free) "God's
Plan of Salvation."
3. Free Gospels of John
Include a Scripture portion, or the Gospel of
John, with your greetings cards throughout
the year.
• The
Pocket Testament League (Free; English,
Spanish.)
Day 3: The Hearings and Trial
See notes for "Activities for Each Day"
above for Bible Study and Memory, Reading,
Writing, and Activities.
Bible Reading and Study
• Jesus Tried
before Jewish Authorities;
Peter's Denial
Matthew 26:57-27:2; Mark 14:53-15:1; Luke
22:54b-23:1; John 18:13-28
• Judas Iscariot
Commits Suicide
Matthew 27:3-10; Acts 1:18-19
• Jesus before
Pontius Pilate; the Sentence
Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-25;
John 18:29-19:16a
• Jesus
Ill-Treated and Tortured
Matthew 26:67-68, 27:26b-31; Mark 14:64b-65,
15:15b-20; Luke 22:63-65; John 19:1-3
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• The Messiah
Rejected
Isaiah 6:9-10a / John 12:37-40
Isaiah 49:4a / Luke 19:41-42
Isaiah 53:3b / Matthew 27:21-23
Isaiah 49:4b / John 5:43
Psalm 69:8a / John 1:11
Zechariah 11:12-13b / Matthew 26:14-15
• Messiah
Judged
Psalm 109:2 / John 18:29-30
Isaiah 53:8b / John 18:13-22
Isaiah 53:7b / Matthew 27:12-14
Isaiah 53:9b / Mark 15:3
Major Concept: Why Jesus Needed To
Die
John 1:7, and "What
about the death and resurrection of Christ
was important and vital to Christianity?"
with additional Scripture.
Bible Memory
Isaiah 53:6
Vocabulary and Spelling
Sanhedrin, Pharisees, High Priest, blasphemy,
denial, suicide.
Music: "Messiah"
Continue exploring and listening to Handel's
"Messiah" (see Day 1).
Drama: "The Fourth Wise Man"
Order,
or rent, and watch the movie "The
Fourth Wise Man."
History
Refer to a Christian history textbook (or the
curriculum that you are using) and read about
the Roman world in which Jesus lived.
Evangelism: Outside Banners and Window
Signs
Let your neighbors and those passing by know
that you celebrate the resurrection of our
Lord.
• Make a banner
or inside window sign with
fabric, butcher paper, poster board, etc.
• Signs can say,
"Our Redeemer Lives!," "He Is
Risen!," "Our Savior Is Alive!," or
"Hallelujah, Christ Arose!" See samples.
Day 4: The Crucifixion
See notes for "Activities for Each Day"
above for Bible Study and Memory, Reading,
Writing, and Activities.
Bible Reading and Study
• Christ's
Crucifixion and Death
Matthew 27:32-50; Mark 15:21-37; Luke
23:26-46; John 19:16b-30
• Supernatural
Events as Jesus Dies
Matthew 27:45,51-53; Mark 15:33,38; Luke
23:44-45
• People at the
Crucifixion
Matthew 27:54-56; Mark 15:39-41; Luke
23:47-49; John 19:25-26a
• Christ's
Burial
Matthew 27:57-66; Mark 15:42-47; Luke
23:50-56; John 19:31-42
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• Place of
Crucifixion
Genesis 22:14 / Luke 23:33
Isaiah 53:12c / Luke 23:32
• Events during
Crucifixion
Psalm 22:16c / Matthew 27:38
Psalm 109:4 / Luke 23:34
Psalm 69:20-21a / Matthew 27:34
Psalm 22:18a / John 19:23-24
Psalm 22:18b / John 19:23-24
• Mocked by
People
Psalm 22:17b / Luke 23:35
Psalm 22:7 / Matthew 27:39
Psalm 109:25 / Mark 15:29-30
Psalm 22:8 / Matthew 27:41-43
• On the Cross
Psalm 22:14b / Matthew 27:35
Psalm 22:1a / Matthew 27:46
Psalm 22:1b / Mark 15:34
Psalm 22:15a / John 19:28
• Messiah's
Death
Zechariah 13:7b / Matthew 27:35
Psalm 22:17a / John 19:32-33
Zechariah 12:10a / John 19:34-37
Psalm 22:14a / John 19:34
Major Concept:
The Importance of Jesus' Resurrection
Read 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 and the "Resurrection
of Christ" with Scriptures
included.
Bible Memory
1 Corinthians 15:3-5; John 3:16
Vocabulary and Spelling
Crucified, myrrh, Golgotha, transgressors,
mocking, tomb.
Music: "Hallelujah! What a Savior!"
Words and music by Philip P. Bliss. Become
acquainted with this great hymn of the faith
and learn at least the first verse. See
words, hear the music, read the story, and
print music.
History / Time
• Explore the
question: "Was
Jesus crucified on Friday or Wednesday?"
• What do B.C. and
A.D. stand for? Why is B.C. being changed to B.C.E. and A.D.
changed to C.E.?
Read one
view here and another
view here.
Science: "The Science of the
Crucifixion"
Have your older students read "How
did Jesus Christ die?" and "The
Science of the Crucifixion."
Evangelism: Gifts
Include a greeting card, tract, and/or Gospel
of John in thoughtful greetings such as:
• A baked gift to
neighbors.
• Gifts
to shut-ins.
• Instead of
giving children Easter baskets,
give a new Bible (if needed), Scripture
bookmark, prayer journal, or something that
will encourage their spiritual life.
Order
the Bible in Living Sound audio CDs of
the Passion of Jesus Christ.
Day 5: The Resurrection and Ascension
See notes for "Activities for Each Day"
above for Bible Study and Memory, Reading,
Writing, and Activities.
Bible Reading and Study
• The Empty
Tomb
Matthew 28:1-8,11-15; Mark 16:1-8; Luke
24:1-12; John 20:1-13
• The
Resurrection and Appearances to Disciples
Matthew 28:9-10,16-17; Mark 16:9-14; Luke
24:13-44; John 20:14-21:14; Acts 1:1-5; 1
Corinthians 15:3-8
• Christ's
Commission
Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke
24:45-50; John 21:15-23; Acts 1:6-8
• The Ascension
Mark 16:19-20; Luke 24:51-53; Acts
1:9-11
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• Resurrection of
the Messiah
Psalm 16:8-10b / Acts 13:35-37
Psalm 16:8-10a / Matthew 28:6
Isaiah 53:10c / Mark 16:16
• Ascension of
the Messiah
Psalm 68:18a / Luke 24:51
Daniel 7:13-14a / Acts 1:9-11
Major Concept: Personal Application
Have I personally received the benefit of
Jesus Christ's death, burial, and
resurrection? John 3:16; Romans 10:9;
Ephesians 2:8-9
Bible Memory
1 Corinthians 15:3-5; Ephesians
2:8-9
Vocabulary and Spelling
Resurrection, appeared, commission,
ascension.
Music: "Christ, the Lord, Is Risen
Today"
Words written by Charles Wesley in 1739.
Become acquainted with this great hymn of the
faith and learn at least the first verse.
• See
words, hear the music, and read the
story.
• Print
the piano music.
Apologetics
Stimulate your older children to think by
examining and discussing one or more of these
articles.
• "10
Reasons To Believe Christ Rose from the
Dead"
• "Evidence
for the Resurrection" by Josh McDowell
• "Beyond
Blind Faith" by Paul E. Little
• "How
Do We Know That Jesus Christ Really Rose from
the Dead?"
Drama
• View "The
Hope" (or just chapters 10-11) online.
• Read and act
out the sketch "A
Press Conference after the
Resurrection."
Evangelism: Invite Someone to
Church
Many people will go to church on Easter
Sunday that would not at any other time.
Take advantage of this to invite family,
friends, or neighbors to attend with you (and
hear the gospel message). Consider some of
the following:
• Send a
hand-written letter of invitation and
follow up with a telephone call.
• Offer a ride.
• Invite them to
dinner with you after the
service.
• Pray before and
after that they will be saved
or renew their commitment to the Lord.
