Kathy writes about the Resurrection Eggs her family makes for Holy Week and Easter:
Holy Week is the highest and most special week of the church year as we remember the sacrifice Christ made on our behalf, but it often gets overlooked by the business of our ever growing list of things to do before Easter - dying eggs, buying the ham for dinner, and preparing Easter baskets for loved ones, etc. This set of Resurrection Eggs will help with the reflection of the true meaning of this week.
During Holy Week next year (starting on Monday) open 2 eggs, read the Bible verses together as a family, reflect on the meaning while looking at the symbols included. On Holy Saturday, open egg # 11 and then on Easter Sunday open #12 in the same manner. This is small thing to do, but it can bring much meaning to this special time of year.
During Holy Week next year (starting on Monday) open 2 eggs, read the Bible verses together as a family, reflect on the meaning while looking at the symbols included. On Holy Saturday, open egg # 11 and then on Easter Sunday open #12 in the same manner. This is small thing to do, but it can bring much meaning to this special time of year.
Egg Number 1
Message: Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The people waved palm branches.
Passage: Matthew 21:1-11.
Item: pretend palm leaf
Egg Number 2
Message: Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
Passage: Matthew 27:3 Matthew 26: 14-16
Item: Three dimes
Message: Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
Passage: Matthew 27:3 Matthew 26: 14-16
Item: Three dimes
Egg Number 3
Message: Jesus ate the Last Supper with His disciples.
Passage: Matthew 26:17-19 Mark 14: 22-25
Item: A small piece of cracker to represent the passover bread and grapes for wine
Message: Jesus ate the Last Supper with His disciples.
Passage: Matthew 26:17-19 Mark 14: 22-25
Item: A small piece of cracker to represent the passover bread and grapes for wine
Egg Number 4
Message: Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemene
Passage: Mark 14:32
Item: praying hands
Egg Number 5
Message: the rooster crows 3 times and Jesus being bound and led away by the soldiers
Passage: Matthew 26:34 and Matthew 27:2
Item: feather and knotted rope
Egg Number 6
Message: Soldiers placed a crown of thorns on Jesus' head.
Passage: John 19:2-3 Matt 27:29
Item: A small thorny branch
Egg Number 7
Message: Jesus carried His cross.
Passage: John 19:17.
Item: small crucifix
Egg Number 8
Message: Jesus was nailed to a cross and pierced in His side.
Passage: John 19:18, 37 and John 20:25-29
Item: A nail
Message: Jesus was nailed to a cross and pierced in His side.
Passage: John 19:18, 37 and John 20:25-29
Item: A nail
Egg Number 9
Message: Soldiers parted Jesus' garments and cast lots for His coat.
Passage: John 19:23-24
Item: Miniature dice
Message: Soldiers parted Jesus' garments and cast lots for His coat.
Passage: John 19:23-24
Item: Miniature dice
Egg Number 10
Message: They gave Jesus vinegar mixed with gall on a sponge to drink.
Passage: Matthew 27:34 and 48
Item: A sponge with vinegar
Message: They gave Jesus vinegar mixed with gall on a sponge to drink.
Passage: Matthew 27:34 and 48
Item: A sponge with vinegar
Egg Number 11
Message: The stone covering His tomb and Spices to prepare Jesus’ body
Passage: Matthew 27: 59-60 and Mark 16: 1
Item: rock and spices
Message: The stone covering His tomb and Spices to prepare Jesus’ body
Passage: Matthew 27: 59-60 and Mark 16: 1
Item: rock and spices
Egg Number 12
Message: The tomb is empty. He has risen!
Passage: Luke 24:6 Matt 28:1-6
Item: Nothing
If you would like to share something your family did for Holy Week or Easter weekend, please let me (Aubri) know!
Kathy -- This is a great make-it-and-take-it set. I love that idea with the Sunday School kids. We might have to keep that in mind for future years.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy! We're definitely doing this next year!
ReplyDeleteKathy -- thanks so much! WE have an old set in our prek class at Zion, but I am teaching a new session next year and need to make my own. This helps alot!
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