Death and Resurrection Basic 3 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Lesson Note

What We Will Learn Today

• What happened when Jesus died
• How Jesus came back to life
• Why Easter is such a happy day

The Story

After Jesus suffered on the cross, something very sad happened – Jesus died. But this was not the end of the story!

When Jesus Died:

• It was on a Friday (we call it Good Friday)
• The sky became dark in the middle of the day
• Jesus said, “It is finished” and died
• A rich man named Joseph put Jesus’ body in a tomb
• A big stone was rolled in front of the tomb
• Soldiers guarded the tomb

Jesus’ friends were very sad. They thought everything was over. They didn’t understand that God had a wonderful plan.

On Sunday Morning (Resurrection Day):

• Some women went to visit Jesus’ tomb
• They found the big stone had been rolled away!
• An angel was there with amazing news
• The angel said, “He is not here! He has risen!”
• The tomb was empty – Jesus was alive!

Jesus Appeared to His Friends:

• First, He appeared to Mary Magdalene
• Then He walked with two disciples on a road
• Later, He appeared to all His disciples
• He showed them His hands and feet
• He even ate food with them

Why This is So Important:

• Jesus proved He is stronger than death
• He showed that God’s power is the greatest
• He made it possible for us to live forever with God
• He defeated sin and Satan
• Now we don’t have to be afraid of death

This is why we celebrate Easter – the day Jesus rose from the dead! It’s the most important day in the Christian year because Jesus is alive!

What We Learned

• Jesus died on Friday and was buried in a tomb
• On Sunday, Jesus came back to life (resurrection)
• The tomb was empty and angels announced the good news
• Jesus appeared to many of His friends
• Jesus defeated death and made eternal life possible for us

EXERCISES

1. Complete the sentences:

1. Jesus died on __________ and rose on __________.
2. The angel said, “He is not here! He has __________!”
3. The tomb was __________ when the women arrived.
4. We celebrate __________ because Jesus rose from the dead.

1. Put the events in the right order (1-6):

( ) Jesus appeared to His disciples ( ) Women found the empty tomb ( ) Jesus died on the cross ( ) Jesus was buried in a tomb ( ) An angel announced Jesus had risen ( ) A stone was rolled away

1. Answer these questions:

1. What day did Jesus die? What do we call that day?
2. Who found the empty tomb first?
3. What did the angel tell the women?
4. Why is Easter such an important day?

1. Circle the correct answer:

1. Jesus was buried in a (house / tomb / garden).
2. The tomb was guarded by (angels / soldiers / disciples).
3. Jesus rose on (Friday / Saturday / Sunday).
4. The resurrection shows that Jesus is stronger than (sickness / death / hunger).

1. Celebration Time: How do you feel knowing that Jesus is alive? Draw a happy face or write “Hallelujah! Jesus is alive!” in your best handwriting.

Memory Verse: “He is not here; he has risen!” – Luke 24:6