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 Unit Description: Jesus’ resurrection was no secret. For 40 days, Jesus appeared to His disciples and hundreds of others so that they would know He is alive forevermore. Jesus wants everyone to know Him, trust Him, and live for Him.  Younger Preschool Big Picture Question: How do we know God wants us to know Him? We knowContinue reading ” Unit 28: Jesus Is Alive”

Jesus Is Our Perfect King (Colossians 1) Dear families, One of the most magnificent titles given to Christ is that of the complete and perfect King. Paul reflected on both the might and majesty of the risen Jesus as he detailed the immensity of the hope we find in His name. Though we are proneContinue reading “Unit 27, Session 4”

Jesus Was Raised(Matthew 27–28; Mark 15–16; Luke 23–24; John 19–20) Dear families, Amidst the darkness of the crucifixion story, the promise of new life in Jesus sprang forth. Here in these passages, the truth of Christ’s victory became known first to His closest followers and then was spread throughout the rest of the world.  WithContinue reading “Unit 27, Session 3”

Jesus Was Crucified(Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23–24; John 19–20) Dear families, Here in the New Testament crucifixion accounts, we read of Christ taking to the cross on our behalf. In this place where Jesus was stripped of His dignity, we find ourselves clothed in His righteousness by faith. Why did the omnipotent Jesus chooseContinue reading “Unit 27, Session 2”

Unit Description: The darkest day the world has ever seen became the brightest day one glorious Sunday morning. After Jesus was unjustly convicted of a crime, He was crucified and His body was placed in a tomb. But on the third day, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating sin and death and rising again as theContinue reading “Unit 27: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus”

Jesus Is Our Perfect Priest (Hebrews 7) Dear families, It is difficult to comprehend the gospel’s richness without understanding Christ’s role as perfect priest. Because we do not live in the same religious and sacrificial system that the early church was so familiar with, we may struggle to savor the nuances of all this divineContinue reading “Unit 26, Session 4”

Jesus Was Arrested (Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22) Dear families, Christ’s arrest and betrayal remain some of the darkest accounts we read in the Scriptures. The sinless Savior experienced rejection at the hands of His closest friends, knowing the darkness of death He would soon encounter in the hours that followed. The recurring themeContinue reading “Unit 26, Session 3”

Jesus Shared a Last Meal (Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22) Dear families, The time came nearer for Jesus and His disciples to celebrate Passover together. Christ knew the betrayal would take place soon, yet He earnestly desired to break bread and recline at the table with His closest friends. He was aware of theContinue reading “Unit 26, Session 2”

Jesus Was Anointed (Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 12) Dear families, The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John all recounted Christ’s anointing in the last days before Passover. As Christ, His disciples, and friends all gathered to remember what God had done for His people so long ago, Mary anointed Jesus. We continue to celebrateContinue reading “Unit 26, Session 1”

Unit Description: The time for Jesus’ rejection was at hand. After sharing a special meal with His disciples, Jesus was betrayed by one of His own and was arrested. Even as His death approached, Jesus continued to act as a perfect Priest, loving His followers and praying to the Father on their behalf. Big Picture Question:Continue reading “Unit 26: The Arrest of Jesus”