Many parents would agree that children should
wait until they are older to see the acclaimed movie The Passion of
the Christ, which graphically depicts the horrible violence that
Jesus Christ endured before giving His life on the cross.
Children need to know that dying was Jesus Christ's reason for living on earth.
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For the most
part, children in our culture are privileged enough to be insulated from
the reality and “scariness” of death.
Death and life, however,
are at the core of the Christian message exemplified by Good Friday and
Easter and remembered each Sunday. How much does your
child understand that message?
Children need to know that dying was
Jesus Christ’s reason for living on
earth. They also need to know about Jesus’ resurrection three days
later. As a parent, you can have the wonderful privilege of talking with
your child about these important truths. The Easter season (which only begins with
Easter Sunday) is great time to do this.
The following mini-lessons are
designed for you to download, print out, review with a Bible in hand
and then read with your child. These lessons
will help you give your child a greater appreciation and understanding
of the purpose of Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection.
Ultimately,
these five mini-lessons will encourage your child to join God’s
family.
— Sanford Communications
