He is Risen!

Today I was able to give the Easter lesson to my little sunbeams. Now our classes never go as I plan because they are three and well every Sunday is different. Some days they listen, sit, and are enthralled by the stories, other times there is no way in heaven or on earth you can get them to sit still.

I carefully planned this lesson because out of all the lesson through the year I feel this lesson is the most important. If they learn nothing else the whole year I want them to learn of what Jesus Christ has done and why He is our Saviour.

We had three girls show up for sunbeams today and I was so relieved because small classes usually go better. I told them the story of His birth, some stories from his life, and the story of Easter. When I was planning I wasn't sure how to approach the story of Easter because some parts are so gruesome. The manual told us to approach the topic carefully and to be mindful of sensitive students. I know as a child that my heart must have broke hearing this story because every time I read it as an adult it still breaks. The children were very concerned (especially because Jesus didn't have any clothes on!)  and I tried to convey how important the story of Gethsemane and the Cross are but I also stressed the importance that He lives!

We talked about the resurrection and even had a demonstration with a glove (which they loved). I felt the spirit so strongly in our classroom as I was able to talk to them of the true meaning of Easter. The hope, the love, and the peace that comes with it.

I know that our Saviour suffered in the garden of Gethsemane for me. I know that He was betrayed, and was condemned to die.  I know that He was crucified but I also know that He was resurrected after three days and that He lives now. I am so humbled by this knowledge and feel so blessed.

Happy Easter everyone, He is RISEN!

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