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Scriptures and Activities for Easter Week
April 10, 2025
The week of Easter is such an important one in the lives of Christians, as parents it is our responsibility and privilege to ensure our children understand the importance of this day and prepare their hearts (and ours) to fully celebrate Easter Sunday. One way we can do this is by following along with Jesus’s journey on the same week all those years ago.
Here are some Scriptures, activities, songs, and resources you can use each day to highlight Jesus' journey and prepare for Easter Sunday.
SUNDAY - Palm Sunday
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Activities:
- Find palm fronds and cut them down, reenacting Jesus’ entry on Palm Sunday
- Watch this video about Jesus’ triumphal entry: The Story of Easter (The Triumphal Entry)
Songs: “Hosanna” by Hillsong; “Hosanna (Praise is Rising)” by Paul Baloche; “Shout Hosanna” by Passion
MONDAY
Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22
Activities:
- Discuss Jesus’ cleansing of the temple and how even though it looked good on the outside, the inside was unclean.
- Find a coloring page online about Jesus cleansing the temple
- Watch this video on Jesus cleansing the temple: Matthew 21 Jesus Cleanses the Temple Lesson Video
Song:
“Thank You Jesus for the Blood” by Charity Gayle
TUESDAY
Scripture: Matthew 21:18-23
Activity:
- This would be a good day to decorate eggs! You can purchase real eggs and hard boil them, or purchase ones online to decorate. Other options include: use chalk to draw and decorate eggs on the sidewalk; create an egg shape using white construction paper and either color the paper egg or rip up colored construction paper to make a collage of colors and designs.
- Watch this video on the parables: Tuesday: The Great Lesson Day - Holy Week Devotional for kids
Song:
“Man of Sorrows” by Shane and Shane
WEDNESDAY
Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16
Activities:
- Discuss Judas Iscariot’s decision to betray Jesus; even though it is disappointing that he decided to betray Him, without this decision, we wouldn’t have Easter. Above all things, God is sovereign and all things work for His good.
- Discuss good decisions vs. bad decisions and how they can affect you and those around you. Ultimately Jesus forgave Judas Iscariot; this sets a good example for us to follow in forgiving those who hurt us.
- Gather 30 coins to be a visual representation for the betrayal price
- Watch this video: Wednesday: A Quiet Day - Holy Week Devotional for kids
Song:
“Is He Worthy?” by Andrew Peterson
THURSDAY - Maundy Thursday (The Last Supper)
Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30, 36-68
Activities:
- Wash each other’s feet, discussing the importance of Jesus humbling Himself for His disciples, and how we can take care of our family and friends.
- Consider taking communion as a family, using crackers and grape juice.
- Watch these videos on the Last Supper and Jesus washing the disciples’ feet: The Story of Easter (The Last Supper) Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet
Song:
“Your Glory / Nothing But the Blood” by All Sons and Daughters
FRIDAY - Good Friday
Scripture: Matthew 27:11-61
Activity:
- This is a sensitive day to discuss, but depending on the age of your children, be as detailed as you can be. It’s important that our children realize the depth of all He went through to give us the opportunity to be saved and live eternally with Him in heaven.
- Create a cross using sticks or popsicle sticks and place in a prominent location in your home/outside
- Watch this video on Easter: The Story of Easter (Jesus' Sacrifice)
Song:
“Sunday is Coming” by Phil Wickham
SATURDAY
Scripture: Matthew 27:62-65
Activity:
- Using chalk, draw images and phrases on the sidewalk from this week (palm branches, lamb, the cross) that tell those walking by the Good News - He is alive!
- Watch this video on Easter (25 min): The Story of Easter - The Beginners Bible
Song:
“Revelation Song” by Kari Jobe
SUNDAY - Easter Sunday
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20
Activity:
- Take some time today as a family to praise Jesus together through worship and prayer, thanking Him for His sacrifice and love for us. Pray about who your family can share this Good News with, as the Great Commission instructs.
- Since this day is usually busy for most families with church service and celebrations, the activities are simpler/shorter than the previous days. Today is about reinforcing all you’ve talked about and learned this week
Songs:
“Forever” by Kari Jobe; “Because He Lives” by The Worship Initiative; “Praise” by Elevation Worship
We would love for you to celebrate Easter with us at Southwest Community Church on Sunday, April 20th, at 11:00am. Following the worship service we will be having an egg hunt for the kids. All are welcome!
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