The Emotions of Easter!!

We often tell people not to live by their emotions and that is very true.
At the same time, our emotions are important.
This month as we study four different parts of the Easter story, we are going to use the Bible, the blog and emotions to help the kids and families gain a greater understanding and appreciation for what Jesus did for God's glory and for us on the cross

For the entire month of March we are going to focus on different parts of the Easter story.

• The joy and excitement of the Triumphal Entry!
• The rejection of Judas' betrayal!
• The pain, suffering & sadness of the crucifixion!  At the same time today, we know there an amazing anticipation of what God is going to do!
• The power, overwhelming joy and gratitude of the Resurection!!!! 

March 6

Title:   Jesus enters Jerusalem

Lesson:  Book 3 - Res1: 01
Passage:  Matthew 21-23; Zecheriah 9:9

Principle:  Jesus is the promised Messiah

Memory verse:

2 year olds through kindergarten:  Philippians 2:8b

1^st through 5^th grade:  Philippians 2:7

March 13th 

Title:  Judas Betrays Jesus

Lesson:  Book 3 - Res1: 02
Passage:  Matthew 26:1-19, 36-50

Principle:  People deny or betray Jesus with sinful attitudes and actions

Memory verse:

2 year olds through kindergarten:  Philippians 2:8b

1^st through 5^th grade:  Phillipians 2:7

March 20th

Title:  Jesus endures the cross 

Lesson:  Book 3 - Res1: 03
Passage:  Matthew 27

Principle:  Jesus died for sin, giving access to God.

Memory verse:

2 year olds through kindergarten:  Philippians 2:8b

1^st through 5^th grade:   Philippians 2:8

March 27th

Title:  Jesus rises from the dead

Lesson:  Book 3 - Res1: 04
Passage:  Matthew 28

Principle:  Jesus has power of sin and death.

Memory verse:

2 year olds through kindergarten:  Philippians 2:8b

1^st through 5^th grade:   Philippians 2:8

Here is a graphic for one of this month's Fighter Verses: