35 - Jesus Appears to his Friends

Introduction:

Review the previous lesson about the Resurrection by showing the children a picture. Ask the children if anyone can go into a room with the door closed and show them that you can’t exit the class if the door is closed. Learn that Jesus is always with us and gives us peace. He went on the cross and rose again because he loves us

 

Lesson Outline:

As you remember, after Jesus was on the cross and then in the tomb for three days, He arose early Sunday morning and He first appeared to Mary Magdalene. She was very happy that she saw Jesus again and she told His friends (the disciples) about what had happened. Later on that same day, the disciples of Jesus were all together in a room praying. They had all the doors and windows closed and they were a little scared. Suddenly, Jesus came and was standing in the middle of them all. He did not need to open a door or a window to enter the room. He just appeared in the middle. He said to them “Peace be with you,” and He did not want them to be afraid. He showed them the marks of the nails in His hands, so they can know that it was really Jesus Himself who was on the cross and who is standing with them now. Jesus said to them a second time: “Peace be with you!” He wanted to make sure they are very happy and that they have peace and not fear. Then, they were sure that this is Jesus and they were very happy and joyful that He is with them again.  Jesus is always with us also even if we cannot see Him. He wants us to remember that He is with us always and He gives us peace and happiness. He does not want us to be scared of anything, because He loves us very much and takes care of us. 

 

Memory Verse: 

“Peace be with you” John 20:19 

Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7it5W1FVtTs 

I've got peace like a river

I've got peace like a river

I've got peace like a river in my soul

I've got love like an ocean

I've got love like an ocean

I've got love like an ocean in my soul

I've got joy like a fountain

I've got joy like a fountain

I've got joy like a fountain in my soul

I've got peace, love and joy like a river

I've got peace, love and joy like a river

I've got peace, love and joy like a river in my soul