Unit 7, Session 2: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection
Matthew 26:36–28:10
Christ Connection
The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus is the center of the gospel. We deserve to die because of our sin, but Jesus died in our place. He was the blood sacrifice made once and for all for the forgiveness of sin. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and raised Jesus from the dead to reign as King over all creation. We are forgiven only through Jesus. (Acts 4:12)
Adult Connection Point:
“Christianity is in its very essence a resurrection religion. The concept of resurrection lies at its heart. If you remove it, Christianity is destroyed.” –John Stott
If death is defeated, our disobedience has been dealt with. Earthly judges condemned Jesus to the cross, but the Judge of heaven vindicated Jesus by raising Him from the dead. When we trust the verdict of God over the verdict of men, we too are vindicated along with Jesus. His life is our life. His obedience is counted as our own (Luke 24:3649).
Family Devotion:
Materials: Bible, Song from Family App
Read Matthew 27:3356.
Ask: How does this story make you feel? Why do you think God planned for His Son to die his cruel death on a cross?
Read Matthew 28:117.
Ask: If you were one of the disciples, would you have believed you were seeing the risen Jesus or doubted? What would make you believe or not believe? Assist your child in looking up and reading the following Scriptures: Matthew 28:6; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:12; John 20:37.
Ask: What can we know for sure is true from each of these passages?
Say: Jesus died on the cross for each of us so we would not die because of our sin. But He did not stay in the tomb. Jesus rose from the dead and is alive today. Jesus’ sacrifice was once and for all—for you and for me. When we trust in Jesus, we are forgiven and can have a personal relationship with our holy God through Jesus Christ.
Celebrate our risen Savior by singing and dancing to “Luke 24:4647” on the family app.
Pray and thank God for sending His Son to die on the cross for our sins. Thank Him for raising Jesus from the dead!
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