TGP Parent's Help for Easter Sunday's Lesson

Unit 7, Session 3: Jesus Appeared to Many People

Luke 24:3649;

John 20:1929;

Acts 1:3,911

Christ Connection:

For 40 days, Jesus presented Himself to at least 500 people and proved that He is alive. (1 Corinthians 15:38). Jesus is still alive today.

Adult Connection Point:

Peter said, “God has resurrected this Jesus. We are all witnesses of this.” The resurrection and ascension testify to the finished and sufficient work of Jesus Christ. All who belong to God because of the work of Jesus Christ receive the Holy Spirit’s indwelling presence, which is not only lifegiving

and mission empowering but also permanent. The Spirit indwells those who believe in Christ, empowers believers to spread the gospel, and builds up believers into the community of faith today (Acts 2:2236).

Family Devotion:

Materials: Bible, index cards, pens

Play the “Show me the proof” game.

Give index cards to family members and tell them to write on their cards something unique they can do. Make it something that can be easily done and with minimal preparation (i.e. wiggle your ears or roll your tongue). When finished, each family member should pick a card and guess who wrote it. After guessing, say “Show me the proof.” That person then needs to do his unique trick.

Read Luke 24:3643.

Ask: What proof did Jesus show the disciples that it was Him and not a ghost? When did this reality occur?

Read John 20:2429.

Ask: Which disciple needed more proof? What proof do we have that Jesus is alive today?

Say: We have the Bible as proof that Jesus is alive, and we believe by faith. We can know that the Bible is true. When you receive Jesus as your Savior, the Holy Spirit resides in you. You will then want to tell more people about the living Christ. You can show them the proof that Jesus is alive by pointing them back to the Bible or telling them your story. We don’t need to be afraid; the Holy Spirit will give us the words to say.

Mark some Scriptures in your Bible so you can be ready to share the proof that Jesus is alive. Pray and thank God that Jesus is alive and active in your lives today. Ask Him to bring some people into your lives who need to know Jesus.