Easter Stories

Activities/ideas the girls (and siblings) can do at home relating to the Bedtime Bible Stories with The Skit Guys on . . . .

Stories covered below are:

    • Palm Sunday
    • The Last Supper
    • Good Friday
    • Empty Tomb
    • and a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt

Palm Sunday

Let’s celebrate Palm Sunday with a little magic when their friend John Michael Hinton stops by. Tommy and Eddie share a funny video and teach about why Jesus rode in on a donkey.

Word – Hosanna

Scriptures (NIV):

Palm Sunday: Matthew 21:1-11 , Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19  Jesus Cleanses the Temple: Matthew 21: 12-17

Memory Verse: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” John 12:13b 

Animated Video Short

The Story of Easter (The Triumphal Entry) by Saddleback Kids.

Music Video

Here’s a lyrics with motions video to the song “Hosanna Praise is Rising” from the 2015 VBS G-Force, by Cokesbury.

The Last Supper

Mr. Drummond and Little Billy are back and ready to explain what Maundy Thursday is, and share the story of the Last Supper. As you learn about the final command Jesus gave His disciples, you’ll think about how you can show love to others.

Word – Command

Scriptures (NIV):

John 13 – Last Supper
Mark 14:12-26  Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet, Jesus Predicts His Betrayal, and Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial.

Memory Verse: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” John 12:13b 

Animated Video

The Story of Easter – Last Supper by Saddleback Kids.

Music Video

Love One Another by Little Praise Party & Yancy feat. Denver (of Denver & the Mile High Orchestra)

Activity

Do like the Skit Guys suggested and phone, text, email, your friends and family and let them know you love them and what you love about them.

Also, next time you’re all sitting around the dinner table go around the table and have everyone share what they love about each person. Hey, maybe you want to wash everyone’s feet before dinner!

Good Friday

Tommy and Eddie tell the story of Good Friday and the hope that we can find in the darkness that came after Jesus’ crucifixion. “Sunday’s comin!”

Question: What does Good Friday mean to you?

Scriptures (NIV):   Luke 23

Memory Verse: Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. (John 12:13b)

Empty Tomb

A new friend joins Tommy and Eddie tonight to celebrate Easter! Hear the story of Jesus’ resurrection and get a few chuckles (or belly laughs) before bed!

Word: Llama

Scriptures (NIV): John 20

Memory Verse: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10 (NRSV)

Animated Video Short

The Story of Easter by Saddleback Kids. Includes Judas’ Betrayal, Arrest & Trial, Crucifixion, Empty Tomb, and when He appears to his disciples.

Virtual Easter Egg Hunt

Martha Ann Yamnitz made this virtual Easter egg hunt using a Matterport 3D video a friend made of her church sanctuary, Grace United Methodist, during the Christmas holiday. It is a gorgeous sanctuary built by Henry Flagler in the 1800’s in St. Augustine, Florida. Share with your family and friends, just send them the link http://thebibleandme.org/virtual-easter-egg-hunt/. She says, “Hope you enjoy it and Happy Easter everyone!”

Virtual Easter Egg Hunt Directions

      1. Start by making a list of numbers 1 thru 30.
      2. Kids then use their mouse or touch screen to “run” around the sanctuary and find the 30 hidden eggs – some with an Easter message attached.
      3. Click on each egg you find to see what egg number you just found.
      4. Check off each number as you find it till you have found all 30 eggs.
      5. Have fun!

    P.S. I have created a cheat sheet if you need help locating any, just email for a copy.
    HAPPY EASTER!
    Luanne