Douglas’ family likes to decorate Easter eggs, but Douglas’ favorite part about Easter eggs is the good stuff that’s inside them. Whether they stuff candy into a plastic egg or dye the outside of a hardboiled egg, Douglas can’t wait to eat the little gift inside. But Douglas’ little brother never wants to break the egg because it looks so pretty, and that drives Douglas crazy!
An empty Easter egg reminds Douglas of the empty tomb that they put Jesus in. When Jesus died, they wrapped Him in burial clothes and laid Him in the tomb; then, three days later, He rose again from the dead! If Jesus had stayed in the tomb, then we would have nothing to celebrate on Easter. Jesus said that He was God’s Son, and He said that He would be killed, and He said that He would rise from the dead three days later. If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then He would have been lying the whole time. But since He raised himself from the dead, He proved that He really was God’s Son, and He proved that we, too, can live forever, even though we die. So the next time you find something nice to eat in an Easter egg, remember the AMAZING GIFT of Jesus’ resurrection.
Easter Bible Verses:
- Matthew 20:18-19 | The plan
- Mark 16:1-6 | He is risen!
- Romans 6:8-11 | Jesus conquered death
- John 14:1-3 | Jesus is preparing a place for us
- 1 Peter 1:3 | Hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
- 1 Corinthians 15:20 | The firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep
Easter Family Time Questions:
• Have you ever decorated Easter eggs?
• Which gift is better, Jesus or candy?
• Why do Easter eggs remind Douglas of Jesus’ resurrection?
• Why did Jesus raise Himself from the dead?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for sending us your Son, Jesus. Help me to share the Good News with everyone you send my way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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