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The Last Days of Jesus on Earth A Great Shock Luke 23: 26 – 24: 8

The Last Days of Jesus on Earth A Great Shock Luke 23: 26 – 24: 8 Today is Palm Sunday. We begin with a praise song we sing at church. One of the words, ‘Hosanna’, was used as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. After singing say a prayer of praise and thanksgiving.

The Last Days of Jesus on Earth A Great Shock Luke 23: 26 – 24: 8 This video clip will help us see the whole Easter story whilst our Bible reading just concentrates on some parts. You’ll remember some bits form last week.

Two Thieves Luke 23: 26 – 43 Jesus had been arrested and was going to die. The soldiers led Jesus out to a hill outside Jerusalem. They nailed him to a wooden cross. Did he shout and complain? No. He said “father, forgive them…” A notice was fixed above his head which said “This is the King of the Jews”. The soldiers and the leaders laughed at Jesus.

Two Thieves Luke 23: 26 – 43 Two thieves were also crucified, one on each side of Jesus. The first thief laughed at him too. The second thief didn’t. He knew he deserved to die for what he had done, but he knew Jesus had done nothing wrong. He understood Jesus was a special kind of king. He said, “Jesus, remember me…” (Luke 23: 42) Jesus promised, “Today you will be with me in paradise” (v 43)

Jesus Dies Luke 23: 44 -56 In the middle of the day the sky went dark! The sun stopped shining! It was dark for three hours. Something terrible yet amazing was happening. Jesus said to God “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit (v 46). Then Jesus died.

Jesus Dies Luke 23: 44 -56 The man in charge of the soldiers watched Jesus die. He realised Jesus was special and praised God. Others watching went away sadly when they saw Jesus was dead. A man called Joseph, one of the followers of Jesus, wanted to bury his body (verses 52 and 53)

Two Angels Luke 24: 1 -8 Two nights passed. Early on Sunday morning, some women, who were friends of Jesus, went to the tomb to put spices on his body to make it smell nice. They were amazed to find the tomb open. The big, heavy stone was rolled away and when they looked inside – it was empty!

Two Angels Luke 24: 1 -8 They saw two men in shining clothes. They were angels, God’s messengers! “He is not here. He has risen!” Jesus was alive again! The angels reminded the women what Jesus had told them. “On the third day I will rise again” Jesus said he would be crucified for our sins. He said he would rise again on the third day. He was right!

The Last Days of Jesus on Earth Luke 23: 26 – 24: 8 Jesus was crucified on a Friday. Why do we call this ‘Good Friday’ when bad things happened? The answer…. . Because it was the day when Jesus saved people from their sin. Jesus came alive again on the Sunday. We call this Easter Sunday. Now Jesus is in heaven and he is king of everything! (Discuss the images below and how they relate to the text)

The Last Days of Jesus on Earth Whenever you eat a hot cross bun, remember Jesus died. When you eat your easter egg, remember why we’re celebrating – Jesus is alive again. Here is a great song from Awesome Cutlery, it fits in well with today’s lesson. God Bless, Colin.