Easter Object Lessons: Discover the Resurrection in Everyday Things
Easter is a time to celebrate new life and the incredible sacrifice of Jesus. Christian Object Lessons focused on Easter help bring this powerful message to life with everyday items that illustrate the true meaning of the resurrection. From the empty egg symbolizing the empty tomb to the vibrant flowers representing new life in Christ, these hands-on lessons create lasting impressions and deepen understanding. Use familiar objects to share the greatest story ever told in a way that’s impactful and unforgettable.
A Marshmallow Object Lesson: Jesus is Alive! You’ll Need: What Each Item Represents: How to Make Resurrection Rolls: Devotion: The Empty Tomb Read: Matthew 28:5-6 (WEB) “The angel answered the women…
IllustrationSet out two bowls, each with four plastic eggs. One bowl’s eggs contain candy, and the other bowl’s eggs are empty. Call up four volunteers—two boys and two girls—for a girl-versus-boy…
EAT YOUR WAY TO EASTER “Taste and see that God is good” (Psalm 34:8) RESURRECTION ROLLS—Jesus is Alive Items needed: Crescent Rolls and Large Marshmallows Wrap a large marshmallow inside a crescent…
Eat your way to Easter “Taste and see that God is good” (Psalm 34:8) EASTER EVE COOKIES—a hand-on way to learn about Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection. Items needed: Make the cookies below…
EAT YOUR WAY TO EASTER “Taste and see that God is good” (Psalm 34:8) PLAN OF SALVATION COOKIES Items needed: Sugar cookie dough, sprinkles, powdered sugar, milk, food coloring, disposable plates, and…
EAT YOUR WAY TO EASTER “Taste and see that God is good” (Psalm 34:8) PRAYER PRETZEL—Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane just before He is arrested. Items needed: Enough biscuit dough for each…
EAT YOUR WAY TO EASTER “Taste and see that God is good” (Psalm 34:8) JESUS CAME COOKIES—The Triumphal Entry Items needed: Sugar cookie dough, sprinkles, powdered sugar and milk (NOTE: You may want to…
You Will Need: GET STARTED Take turns blowing the balloon (or ping-pong ball or whatever item can be easily blown) into the circle. For something such as a balloon, start in a different…
You Will Need: If you don’t have these items: You can do a different activity that is explained in the “Other Option” section below: GET STARTED For this experiment, safety goggles are…