Crucifixion - MSSS Bible Lesson

The Crucifixion

Scripture Reference: Matt 27:31 - 28:10; Mark 15; Luke 23:13 - 24:12; John 19-20
Concept: Jesus showed his love for me by dying. He forgives us for the bad things we do and always loves us.

See also The Resurrection.

Illustrating the Story

Use MSSS Bible Character Crafts to create characters for story-telling.
Children Desiring God (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Jesus, What a Saviour
Childrensminstry.com Spring - has a number of ideas for teaching and celebrating Easter.
ChristianityToday.com God's Sacrifice
Covenant People Resource Cards (no longer available - but idea left here to help out!)
- Make feelings sketches - an activity to help children better understand the emotions of different characters at the cross.
Church of God, International (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) No Greater Love
Danielle's Place - Easter Games
DLTK-Bible
- Jesus Dies on the Cross
- Jesus Loves You
Educational Patterns for Children's Ministries (Bible Mat and Action Figure)
- Jesus is Crucified
F.K.O.
- Jesus Died and Comes Back to Life
- "Jesus Dies and Comes Back to Life"
Group Publishing
- Easter Party
- Real Easter Eggs
In Touch Ministries Miracles of Jesus The Easter Story (includes puzzle, coloring page, Bible study and parent's guide)
Keys for Kids
- The Soldier's Story
Kids Sunday School Place Warmth of the Cross game
Kirk of Kildaire Rotation Lesson Sets has a large number of resources and lesson ideas for the Trial and Crucifixion.
Mission Arlington (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- General Topics for Children - The Thief on the Cross
- Life of Christ 2002
  - Why did Jesus Have to Die?
  - When and Where should I become a Christian?
  - Jesus is on Trial
MSSS Crafts Barabbas - a monologue
NAD Kindergarten/Primary SS Program Helps
- The Greatest Gift
- The Day Jesus Died
- Why Jesus Died for Us
- Why Jesus Had to Die
Perpetual Preschool - All About Easter. Arts, music, games, snacks, science ideas.
Sunday School Resources Jesus Died on the Cross
Sunday School Sources
- Jesus' Death
- Pilate
- Jesus is Crucified
- See New Testament Lessons for more worksheets on this story.
Sunday School Crafts A Wooden Cross
WoRM (The Official Site of the Workshop Rotation Model) Lesson and Ideas Exchange

Don't forget to check out MSSS Bible Craft and Activities for Any Story for more ideas.

Colouring Pages/Activity Sheets

Bible Activity Worksheets
- The Crucifixion of Jesus
Bible-based Coloring Pages for Kids: Kids Explorer - Look for:
- Jesus on the Cross (John 3:16)
- Boy at Cross
BillyBear4Kids The Easter Story - on-line or printable activity book
From Calvary Chapel New Testament (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
- Jesus is Crucified
Childfun.com Jesus - has a number of colouring pages.
Cross
Cross & Crown
Cross with Lilies
DLTK-Bible Easter Coloring Pages and "Jesus Saves" Printables
Easter Coloring Book
Friendship Baptist Church if this link does not take you directly to the colouring pages, choose "Children's Department")
- Q & A - People of the Crucifixion
- John 3:16 Word Search
Fun Activities from Kids Explorer - "Easter - a time for rejoicing?" Word Search
Garden of Praise (Worksheet) Jesus' Last Days
Jesus carrying the cross
Jesus and Cross
Jesus on the cross
Jesus Our Sacrifice
John 3:16 bookmark
Jesus Fun Coloring Fun has a picture of Jesus
maxiPraise Kids Club Colouring - No Greater Love
Roman Soldier
Word Search on Mark 15 and 16
Word Search on John 19 through 21

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