Holy Week, Week 4: Mar. 31, 2024
The Empty Tomb
Passage: John 20:10-18 - On the third day after Jesus’ crucifixion, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb in which he was buried and was crying. She looked into the tomb and saw that Jesus was gone, and two angels were sitting where his body had been. They asked her why she was crying, and she said that it’s because Jesus’ body had been taken away and she didn’t know where it had gone. Just then, she turned and saw Jesus, but she didn’t know who he was. Thinking that he was the gardener, she asked him where Jesus’ body had been taken. When Jesus said her name, she recognized him and excitedly cried out “Rabboni!" meaning “teacher.” She rushed to tell the other disciples the good news that Jesus had risen.
Big Idea: We Are All Of God’s Work In The World
Preschool-Kindergarten
What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
Who was the first person who saw Jesus alive again? Who did she think he was at first?
What did she do once she realized who he really was?
What do you think was so special about Mary Magdalene?
What can we do to play our part in God’s work in the world?
Grades 1-3
What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
Who was the first person who saw Jesus alive again? What was her first reaction?
What did she do once she realized who he was?
Why do you think Jesus chose her to be the one to bring the good news to everyone?
What can we do to play our part in God’s work in the world?
Grades 4-6
What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What do you think about the fact that Mary Magdalene was the first person to see Jesus after he had come back to life again? What was so special about her?
Do you think it would have been surprising for the 12 disciples that they heard the news from her? Why or why not?
Why do you think Jesus chose her to be the first person to share the good news of his resurrection?
What do you think that teaches us about ourselves and our role in God’s work in the world?
