INTRODUCTION

Jesus is Alive!

Bible Point:

Jesus is alive.

Key Verse:

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die’” (John 11:25).

Big Picture:

Explore why Jesus’ victory over death is meaningful to your life and faith.

Jesus is Alive!

Mark 16:1-8

Sometimes it’s easy to get so used to hearing the story of Easter that it starts to lose its meaning. This week, take time to think deeply about what Jesus’ resurrection really means to you. Ask yourself questions like, “Why is Jesus’ victory over death important?” and “What difference does that make in my life right now?” When you dig deeper and make it personal, you’ll discover that Easter isn’t just a story from the past. It’s a truth that changes your everyday life.

DAILY CHALLENGE

• Share your family’s Easter traditions with a friend this week. Ask what they do, and talk about what the differences are and why. Be careful not to lecture! Openly listen and share.

• Write the Key Verse in your journal, assignment book, or somewhere else you’ll see it every day.

FAITH JOURNAL

What does Christ’s resurrection mean to you personally?

TALK WITH YOUR FAMILY

Read Psalm 118:14-24 together. Then use the following sentence starters to share some of your fears and Easter hopes with each other.

• An event in the past that was frightening for our family was…

• I am afraid of…

• A situation in our family in which we could use God’s help is…

• A time I did not have much hope was…

• Something that I really don’t need to worry about is…

• Signs of hope that I see in our family life are…

• As a family, I think we’re doing better with…

• I hope God is working to…