Jesus Appeared to the Disciples:
The focus of this family time is to use five easy steps to teach your family that For 40 days, Jesus presented Himself to at least 500 people and proved that He is alive. (1 Corinthians 15:3-8) Jesus is still alive today. He sends out believers to tell others about Him.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”
John 17:3
Learn the Memory Verse together and say it throughout the week to help your family remember and apply what they have learned.
STEP 1. GATHER!
Use this time to begin Family Worship Night and have fun!
For Fun
Visit a museum or an exhibit with historical artifacts. Discuss how these artifacts provide evidence of people, places, and events in the past. Remind kids of the evidences we have in Scripture that prove Jesus is God’s Son and that He is alive. (Focus on the stories of the Bible that show Jesus’ power, the eyewitness accounts of Jesus following the resurrection, etc.)
To Serve
Make a video recording of your testimony to post on social media. Share the video for others to see and hear God’s faithfulness. Encourage other Christians to post their own testimony to help those who may be feeling scared, alone, or doubting God.
STEP 2. WORSHIP!
- Sing and have fun while worshiping then pray. Take a moment here to thank God for your family and your time together!!
STEP 3. BIBLE!
Watch the Bible story video or read Luke 24:36-49 from the Bible or Watch the Bible Story Video
Use these questions and points to have a conversation with your children about the Bible story.
STEP 4. DISCUSSION!
Use these questions and points to have a conversation with your children about the Bible story.
REVIEW THE BIBLE STORY
If you’re ever in Ozark, Missouri, you should check out Smallin Cave. For a small fee, you can explore the miles of dark tunnels and wade in the pools of frigid water. The cave’s darkness would scare the world’s bravest man. The only light in the pitch black is the very dim, battery-operated lamp attached to your helmet. Sounds fun, right?
The tour of Smallin Cave is a frightening experience, yet people continue to sign up. Why? Because they know they are not alone in the dark; they have an experienced guide to help them through the cave.
After Jesus was crucified, His disciples were afraid and confused. Some had heard Jesus was alive but doubted, and then Jesus appeared. In the middle of this frightening experience, Jesus came to them with a message of hope and peace! He showed them the wounds on His hands and His feet. He ate with them. He taught them. Their faith was strengthened by Jesus’ presence. In return, they couldn’t wait to share the message that Jesus is alive!
For 40 days, Jesus presented Himself to at least 500 people and proved that He is alive. (1 Corinthians 15:3-8) Jesus is still alive today. He sends out believers to tell others about Him.
Mission Moment
SAY Luther Rice was committed to helping missions until the day he died. On September 25, 1836, Luther Rice died in South Carolina. As Luther Rice was dying, he gave instructions for his horse, his horse-drawn vehicle, and personal items to be given to a college. He wanted these items to be used to continue to support missions and the education of people training to be pastors and missionaries even after his death.
Tell kids that after Luther Rice died a monument was placed over his grave that says, “Perhaps no American has done more for the great Missionary Enterprise.” Tell kids that Luther Rice supported Baptist mission work for 23 years. Close in prayer, thanking God for all the ways Luther Rice helped support missions, Christian education, and places for people to be trained as pastors and missionaries. Pray for more people to serve as missionaries in their own nations and throughout the world.
STEP 4. Pray!
Pray: Jesus, we worship You because You are alive! When we have doubts, please remind us that You are with us. Help us tell others the good news that You are alive!