Resurrection Rolls:
1 Package Crescent RollsMelted Butter
Large Marshmallows
Cinnamon
Sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Read Matthew 27:57-61
Give each child a triangle (crescent roll). Explain that the crescent roll represents the cloth that Jesus was wrapped in. Give each child a marshmallow. Explain that the white marshmallow represents Jesus it is round and has no beginning or end, just like Jesus' love for us. The white represents His purity. Have child dip the marshmallow in melted butter. This represents the oils of embalming. Dip the buttered marshmallow in the cinnamon and sugar. This represents the spices used to anoint the body of Jesus. Wrap the coated marshmallow tightly in the crescent roll. (Not like a typical crescent roll, bringing the sides up and seal the marshmallow inside). This represents the wrapping of Jesus' body after death. Place in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The oven represents the tomb (pretend like it was 3 days and nights!) While the rolls are cooling, Read Matthew 28:5-8 Once the rolls are completely cool, the children can open their rolls (cloths) and discover that Jesus is no longer there, HE IS RISEN! The marshmallow melts and the crescent roll is puffed up, but like the tomb - IT IS EMPTY! Celebrate God’s Love!
Easter Story Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup whole pecans
3 egg whites 1 tsp. vinegar
Pinch of Salt
1 cup sugar
Ziplock baggie
Wooden Spoon
Tape
Bible
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place pecans in ziplock baggie and let children beat them with the spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3
Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was
thirsty on the cross He was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.
Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11.
Sprinkle a little salt into each child’s hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain
that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus’ followers and the bitterness of our own sin Read Luke 23:27.
So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of
the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read
Psalms 34:8 and John 3:1-3.
Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the
color white represents the purity in God’s eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Explain that each
mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60.
Put the cookie sheet in the oven; close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus’ tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66.
GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus’ followers
were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 & 22. On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter, Jesus’ followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-9. HE HAS RISEN!
Resurrection Eggs
You can do these as a family, or do a set for each child! It all depends on how many plastic eggs you have on hand!
What you will need:
5 plastic eggs of various colors: Blue, Purple,Yellow, Green & Orange
Picture of a donkey: Place in Blue Egg
Goldfish or other Cracker: Place in Purple Egg
2 Nails: Place in Yellow Egg
Small rock (grab one from the yard): Place in Green Egg
1. Open the blue egg. Let the child hold the donkey. Read Matthew 21:1-9
"Jesus was coming to Jerusalem for Passover. Some people cut palm branches from trees and handed
them out for people to wave. Some people laid their coats on the street like a carpet. Jesus rode into the
city on a donkey. “Hosanna! ” the people cheered as they waved their palm branches. Some people
cheered, “Hail to our King!” Jesus rode through the town on a donkey because when a king rode on a
donkey it meant he would bring peace. God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to set us free and
bring us peace."
2. Open the purple egg. Let the children eat the cracker. Read Matthew 26:17-19, 26-30.
"Jesus and His disciples (the 12 men who helped Jesus tell others about God) celebrated Passover
together. They went upstairs to a room in a house in Jerusalem. Jesus washed His disciples’ feet to
them that they were to care for others. Then Jesus and the disciples shared a special meal. Jesus knew
it would be His last meal with His friends. Jesus knew He had to follow God’s plan for His life and die for
our sins."
3. Open the yellow egg. Let the children hold the nails, feel their sharp points. Shape the nails into a Cross. Read John 19:16-22.
"Jesus had to be nailed to the cross to die for our sins because it was God’s plan. The people who loved
Jesus were very sad. Jesus did not deserve to be punished. He had not done anything. Jesus died so
that we could be forgiven. The Bible says in John 3:16,”For God so loved the world that He gave his one
and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”
4. Open the green egg. Read Matthew 28:1-2
"After Jesus died one of his followers wrapped Jesus’ body in cloth and put it in a tomb. The tomb was a
special tomb cut into the rock in a hillside.. A big stone was rolled in front of the tomb to close the entrance.
Guards were posted to guard the tomb. Jesus followers were very sad that Jesus had died."
5. Open the orange egg. It is empty. Matthew 28:5-8
"Early the next morning a lady named Mary Magdalene went to visit the tomb. When she came to the tomb the big rock had been rolled away. The tomb was empty. It was good news! Jesus was alive! Jesus went to heaven to be with God. Jesus was punished for our sins so that some day we will get to go to heaven to be with God and Jesus."
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