Apr. 10, 2006
The Teaching Home - 5 Day Easter Unit Study
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Information, Inspiration, and Encouragement
From a Distinctively Christian Perspective of Home Education
Cindy Short and Sue Welch, Co-Editors / http://www.TeachingHome.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5-Day Easter Unit Study
(with more than 50 links for further information)
Activities for Every Day
Day 1: Christ's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Day 2: Celebration of the Passover (Last Supper)
and the Garden of Gethsemane
Day 3: The Hearings and Trial
Day 4: The Crucifixion
Day 5: The Resurrection and Ascension
Greetings!
Our joyful celebration of Easter (Resurrection Sunday) provides
the opportunity for us to:
1. Teach our children the heart of the gospel so that they will
thoroughly and accurately understand this most important doctrine.
2. Proclaim to the world the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord
Jesus Christ -- and salvation through faith in Him.
3. Remember, reflect on, and appreciate what the Lord has done for us --
then thank and praise Him!
How To Use This Unit Study
A variety of activities can enrich your teaching, contemplation, and
proclamation of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Substitute this study for your regular studies to provide a break and
focus on the resurrection of our Lord.
• Continue math work and any other basic subject that needs daily attention.
• Use the Scripture portions for your family's daily Bible and devotional time.
• Pick and choose any activity to enrich your family.
May the Lord bless you and your family for His glory.
Cordially,
The Pat Welch Family, Publishers
Pat, Sue, Heather, Holly, and Brian
The Teaching Home is a home-school, family-run business
operated in our home since 1980.
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5-Day Easter Unit Study
Activities for Every Day
The following activities are included for each of the five days.
Bible Reading and Study
Read notes in your Bible or from a Bible handbook and
discuss the selected passages using who, what, where, when,
why, and how questions for comprehension and understanding.
Most of the Scriptures listed by topic for each day (see
below) are taken from "A Harmony of the Story of Jesus" with
the Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John accounts rearranged by
subject and approximate chronological order.
http://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/JBPHarmony.htm
Another Harmony of the Gospels
http://www.mun.ca/rels/hrollmann/restmov/texts/jwmcgarvey/tfg/TFG000A.HTM
Prophecy Fulfilled
The Scriptures listed are from "Messiah Revealed."
http://www.messiahrevealed.org
Another site, "Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus Christ, Messiah."
http://www.jesus-is-lord.com/messiah.htm
Bible Memory
Choose a verse from the day's reading or one of the suggested verses.
Reading
Have your children (even beginning readers with help) read
some of the Bible reading and study references directly from the
Bible.
Writing and Penmanship
• Ask your children to write 1-5 paragraphs (depending on their
ability) on a topic of study for the day.
• Assign a portion of Scripture or your memory verse to write out.
• Use writing and penmanship skills to make banners, cards,
tracts, etc. (see "Evangelism" listings below).
Art, Crafts, and Activities
Many good links, recipes, family traditions, stories, activities,
cards. Also "Jesus, Messiah, the Fulfillment of Prophecy,"
Feasts of the Bible, Messianic Jewish and Passover links.
http://www.annieshomepage.com/easter.html
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Day 1: Christ's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
(See notes for "Each Day" above for Bible Study and Memory,
Reading, Writing, and Activities.)
Bible Reading and Study
• Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19
• Cleansing the Temple
Matthew 21:12-17; Mark 11:15-19; Luke 19:45-48
• Jesus Teaches about His Death and Resurrection
Matthew 16:21-23; 17:22-23; 20:17-19; 26:1-2
Mark 8:31-33; 9:30-32; 10:32-34
Luke 9:22; 9:43b-45; 18:31-34
• Jesus' Anointing at Bethany
Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• Triumphal Entry
Psalm 8:2 / Matthew 21:15-16; Zechariah 9:9a / Matthew 21:8-10
Zechariah 9:9b / John 12:12-13; Zechariah 9:9f / Matthew 21:6-9
Major Concept: Christ's Purpose in Coming to Earth
Isaiah 53:5-12; 59:15-16a / Matthew 20:28 / Luke 23:33, 46
John 1:29; 6:40 / 1 John 2:2
Bible Memory
John 1:29; John 6:40
Vocabulary and Spelling
Disciples, triumphal, anoint, temple, Messiah.
The English word "Easter"
• "Isn't Easter a Pagan Holiday?" and other articles.
http://www.joyfulheart.com/easter/easter-name.htm
• "Is the word 'Easter' Mentioned in the Bible?"
http://christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-t019.html
Music: "Messiah"
Handel's Oratorio "Messiah" speaks of Christ's life, death,
and resurrection.
• Words and the Scriptures to which they refer:
http://www.tks.org/HANDEL/Messiah.htm
http://www.aldersgate.org/Messiah.htm
• Open Score
http://wso.williams.edu/cpdl/sheet/han-mfp1a.pdf
• Free MP3 Downloads
http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/743
Geography
• On maps of Jerusalem and the Holy Land locate the following
(possible) locations: East Gate, Herod's Temple, Golgotha,
Garden Tomb, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, Upper
Room, Herod's Palace.
http://BibleMap.notlong.com
http://www.templemount.org/topo.html
• See an outline of the story of Jesus using maps.
http://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/CP051GOSPELMAPS.htm
• "Walk Where Jesus Walked" teaching cards and maps.
http://www.biblemapsandresources.com/teachingcards.html
Evangelism: Greeting Cards
A greeting card is a way to show thoughtfulness and love,
as well as to furnish an opportunity to witness at this
appropriate time.
Handmade Cards
• Find instructions to make cards using a variety of materials
and techniques at:
http://www.cardinspirations-usa.com/demo/index.htm
• Write a poem about Christ's death and resurrection and it's
meaning to you. See poetry-writing instruction and tips at
http://www.essortment.com/in/Hobbies.Writing.
• Use your best penmanship to copy the words of a hymn or
Bible verse in your handmade cards and greetings.
• Be sure to include the gospel (I Cor. 15:3-4; John 3:16).
Store-Bought Cards
• Include gospel tracts or write out a verse in greeting cards
to family and neighbors.
Evangelism: E-Mail Cards and Tracts
• Send an e-card with a Bible verse typed into the message area
or a link to an online tract.
• Online tract, "God's Simple Plan of Salvation," in many
languages. http://www.godssimpleplan.org/gsps.html.
• E-cards. http://CrosswalkCards.notlong.com
• E-card with link to a gospel message.
http://AIGEasterCard.notlong.com
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Day 2: Celebration of the Passover (Last Supper)
and the Garden of Gethsemane
(See notes for "Each Day" above for Bible Study and Memory,
Reading, Writing, and Activities.)
Bible Reading and Study
• The Plot To Kill Jesus
Matthew 26:3-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:1-2; John 11:45-57
• The Passover Instituted
Exodus 12:1-36
• Celebrating the Passover / The Last Supper
Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-30; John 13:1-30;
1 Corinthians 11:23-25
• Judas Iscariot's Plans To Betray Christ
Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6
• In the Garden of Gethsemane
Matthew 26:30-46; Mark 14:26-42; Luke 22:31-46;
John 13:31-38; 18:1-2
• Jesus Betrayed and Arrested
Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-54a;
John 18:3-12
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• Messiah Betrayed
Psalm 41:9 / Mark 14:17-18; Zechariah 11:12-13a / Matthew 26:14-15
• Messiah Abandoned
Psalm 22:11 / Mark 14:50; Psalm 69:20b / Mark 14:33-41
Major Concept: Jesus the Messiah
Read "How do we know that Jesus was the Messiah?"
http://christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-r004.html
Bible Memory
John 1:29 / 1 Peter 1:18-19
Vocabulary and Spelling
Passover, communion, betray, a "Judas."
Music: "Messiah"
Continue exploring and listening to Handel's "Messiah"
(see Day 1).
Christ Typified in the Passover
• Read the explanation of terms and symbols of the Passover.
http://www.cresourcei.org/seder.html
• Print and read a sermon by C.H. Spurgeon, "Christ Our
Passover." http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0054.htm
• Jews for Jesus: Christ in the Passover and Passover Banquets.
http://www.jewsforjesus.org
Comparative Religions
• Islam: Find out what Muslims believe about the crucifixion.
http://christiananswers.net/islam.html
http://christiananswers.net/q-aiia/islam-cross.html
• Read what the Catholic church teaches about the "Sacrifice of the
Mass." http://www.christiananswers.net/q-sum/sum-r005h.html
Drama
"God's Story" is a visual exploration of God's revelations in
chronological order. Hear and read text in 27 languages.
• The Betrayal and Crucifixion
http://www.christiananswers.net/godstory/death1.html
• Resurrection to Eternity
http://www.christiananswers.net/godstory/eternity1.html
Evangelism: Tracts and Gospels of John
1. Purchase Tracts
Obtain a supply of gospel tracts to hand out at this season
and throughout the year.
Good News & Crossway: http://www.gnpcb.org/home/tracts
"God's Simple Plan of Salvation" in 21 languages.
http://www.godssimpleplan.org/index.html
2. Write Your Own Tract
Consider writing your own tract including a short personal
testimony and the gospel. Read "How To Write a Tract."
http://HowToWriteaTract.notlong.com
You may use or include (copyright free) "God's Plan of
Salvation." http://www.teachinghome.com/about/salvation.cfm
3. Free or Low-Priced Gospels of John
Include a Scripture portion or the Gospel of John, in the Easter
greetings or to give out throughout the year.
The Pocket Testament League (Free; English, Spanish).
http://www.pocketpower.org/code/products.php?group=Gospels
Living Water ($20/100; English, Spanish, Dutch, Russian,
French). http://www.livingwater.org/InfoMin.html
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Day 3: The Hearings and Trial
(See notes for "Each Day" above for Bible Study and Memory,
Reading, Writing, and Activities.)
Bible Reading and Study
• Jesus Tried before Jewish Authorities; Peter's Denial
Matthew 26:57-27:2; Mark 14:53-15:1; Luke 22:54b-23:1;
John 18:13-28
• Judas Iscariot Commits Suicide
Matthew 27:3-10; Acts 1:18-19
• Jesus before Pontius Pilate; the Sentence
Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-25;
John 18:29-19:16a
• Jesus Ill-Treated and Tortured
Matthew 26:67-68, 27:26b-31; Mark 14:64b-65, 15:15b-20;
Luke 22:63-65; John 19:1-3
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• The Messiah Rejected
Isaiah 6:9-10a / John 12:37-40; Isaiah 49:4a / Luke 19:41-42
Isaiah 53:3b / Matthew 27:21-23; Isaiah 49:4b / John 5:43
Psalm 69:8a / John 1:11; Zechariah 11:12-13b / Matthew 26:14-15
• Messiah Judged
Psalm 109:2 / John 18:29-30; Isaiah 53:8b / John 18:13-22
Isaiah 53:7b / Matthew 27:12-14; Isaiah 53:9b / Mark 15:3
Major Concept: Why Jesus Needed To Die
Read Hebrews 9:22, I John 1:7, and "What about the death and
resurrection of Christ was important and vital to Christianity?" with
additional Scripture. http://christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-t015.html
Bible Memory
Isaiah 53:6
Vocabulary and Spelling
Sanhedrin, Pharisees, High Priest, blasphemy, denial, suicide.
Music: "Messiah"
Continue exploring and listening to Handel's "Messiah"
(see Day 1).
History
Refer to a Christian history textbook (or the curriculum
that you are using) and read about the Roman world in which
Jesus lived.
Evangelism: Outside Banners and Window Signs
Let your neighbors and those passing by know that you
celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.
• Make a banner or inside window sign with fabric, butcher paper,
poster board, etc.
• Texts can say, "Our Redeemer Lives!," "He Is Risen!," "Our
Savior Is Alive!," or "Hallelujah, Christ Arose!" See samples at:
http://sanctify.com
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Day 4: The Crucifixion
(See notes for "Each Day" above for Bible Study and Memory,
Reading, Writing, and Activities.)
Bible Reading and Study
• Christ's Crucifixion and Death
Matthew 27:32-50; Mark 15:21-37; Luke 23:26-46;
John 19:16b-30
• Supernatural Events as Jesus Dies
Matthew 27:45,51-53; Mark 15:33,38; Luke 23:44-45
• People at the Crucifixion
Matthew 27:54-56; Mark 15:39-41; Luke 23:47-49;
John 19:25-26a
• Christ's Burial
Matthew 27:57-66; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56;
John 19:31-42
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• Place of Crucifixion
Genesis 22:14 / Luke 23:33; Isaiah 53:12c / Luke 23:32
• Events during Crucifixion
Psalm 22:16c / Matthew 27:38; Psalm 109:4 / Luke 23:34
Psalm 69:20-21a / Matthew 27:34
Psalm 22:18a / John 19:23-24; Psalm 22:18b / John 19:23-24
• Mocked by People
Psalm 22:17b / Luke 23:35; Psalm 22:7 / Matthew 27:39
Psalm 109:25 / Mark 15:29-30; Psalm 22:8 / Matthew 27:41-43
• On the Cross
Psalm 22:14b / Matthew 27:35; Psalm 22:1a / Matthew 27:46
Psalm 22:1b / Mark 15:34; Psalm 22:15a / John 19:28
• Messiah's Death
Zechariah 13:7b / Matthew 27:35; Psalm 22:17a / John 19:32-33
Zechariah 12:10a / John 19:34-37; Psalm 22:14a / John 19:34
Major Concept: The Importance of Jesus' Resurrection
Read 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 and the "Resurrection of Christ"
with Scriptures included.
http://christiananswers.net/dictionary/resurrectionofchrist.html
Bible Memory
1 Corinthians 15:3-5; John 3:16
Vocabulary and Spelling
Crucified, myrrh, Golgotha, transgressors, mocking, tomb.
Music: "Hallelujah! What a Savior!"
Words and music by Philip P. Bliss. Become acquainted with
this great hymn of the faith and learn at least the first verse.
See words, hear the music, read the story, and print music at
http://community.gospelcom.net/Brix?pageID=8187
Time
• Explore the question: Was Jesus crucified on Friday or Wednesday?
http://logosresourcepages.org/Holidays/good_friday.htm
• What are the designations for years B.C. and A.D. derived from?
Why is B.C. being changed to B.C.E. and A.D. changed to C.E.?
Read two views:
http://www.radix.net/~dglenn/defs/ce.html
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=43126
Science: "The Science of the Crucifixion"
Have your older students read articles online.
http://christiananswers.net/q-eden/jesusdeath.html
http://www.apu.edu/infocus/2002/03/crucifixion
Evangelism: Gifts
Include a greeting card, tract, and/or Gospel of John in
thoughtful greetings such as:
• Baked Gift to Neighbors
• Gifts to Shut-ins
http://www.seniorworld.com/articles/a19991105153125.html.
• Instead of giving children "Easter Baskets," give a new Bible
(if needed), Scripture bookmark, prayer journal, or something
that will encourage their spiritual life.
Order the Bible in Living Sound audio CDs of the Passion of Jesus Christ.
http://www.bibleinlivingsound.org/passion.html
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Day 5: The Resurrection and Ascension
(See notes for "Each Day" above for Bible Study and Memory,
Reading, Writing, and Activities.)
Bible Reading and Study
• The Empty Tomb
Matthew 28:1-8,11-15; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12;
John 20:1-13
• The Resurrection and Appearances to Disciples
Matthew 28:9-10,16-17; Mark 16:9-14; Luke 24:13-44;
John 20:14-21:14; Acts 1:1-5; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
• Christ's Commission
Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 24:45-50;
John 21:15-23; Acts 1:6-8
• The Ascension
Mark 16:19-20; Luke 24:51-53; Acts 1:9-11
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled
• Resurrection of the Messiah
Psalm 16:8-10b / Acts 13:35-37; Psalm 16:8-10a / Matthew 28:6
Isaiah 53:10c / Mark 16:16
• Ascension of the Messiah
Psalm 68:18a / Luke 24:51; Daniel 7:13-14a / Acts 1:9-11
Major Concept: Personal Application
Have I personally received the benefit of Jesus Christ's death,
burial, and resurrection?
John 3:16; Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8-9
Bible Memory
1 Corinthians 15:3-5; Ephesians 2:8-9
Vocabulary and Spelling
Resurrection, appeared, commission, ascension.
Music: "Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Today"
Words written by Charles Wesley in 1739. Become acquainted
with this great hymn of the faith and learn at least the first verse.
See words, hear the music, and read the story at
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/t/ctlrisen.htm
Print the piano music at
http://www.hymnsite.com/pdf/302piano.pdf
Apologetics
Stimulate your older children to think by examining and
discussing one or more of these articles.
• "10 Reasons To Believe Christ Rose from the Dead"
http://www.rbc.org/rtb/8rsn/rsn8.html
• "Evidence for the Resurrection" by Josh McDowell
http://www.leaderu.com/everystudent/easter/articles/josh2.html
• "Beyond Blind Faith" by Paul E. Little
http://www.everystudent.com/features/faith.html
• "How do we know that Jesus Christ really rose from the dead?"
http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-t008.html
Drama
• View "The Hope" (or just chapters 10-11) online.
http://www.christiananswers.net/hope/home.html
• Read and act out the sketch "Alive in Jerusalem."
http://www.thewordinmotion.go-legend.net/nav/script/alijerus.htm
Evangelism: Invite Someone to Church
Many people will go to church on "Easter Sunday" that would
not at any other time. Take advantage of this to invite family,
friends, or neighbors to attend with you (and hear the gospel
message). Consider some of the following:
• Send a hand-written letter of invitation and follow up with a
telephone call.
• Offer a ride.
• Invite them to dinner with you after the service.
• Pray before and after that they will be saved or renew their
commitment to the Lord.
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Sunnyside Up: Preschool Basics
Our son, 5, was learning the books of the Bible. He recited,
"Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Letters."
Shows what we've been concentrating on in kindergarten!
Submitted by Anne F., British Columbia
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God Loves You.
Because we have been separated from God by sin, Jesus
Christ died in our place, then rose to life again. If we trust
Him as our Savior and Lord, He will give us eternal life.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that
not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of
works, that no one should boast" (Ephesians 2:8, 9).
http://www.TeachingHome.com/about/Salvation.cfm
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