On Easter Sunday little Johnny listened as his Sunday school teacher told the class that the lesson would be about the meaning of Easter. “Can anyone tell the Easter story?” she asked. When no one volunteered to speak, she called on Frank.

“Umm, I don't think I know,” Frank said. The teacher reassured him that was okay and moved on to Betty.

“I don't know how to tell it,” she responded.

Finally, little Johnny decided to raise his hand. He said he would tell the Easter story. The teacher was pleasantly surprised at his willingness, since he was usually the class clown.

“On Easter,” said Johnny, “Jesus and his disciples were eating the Jewish Passover at the last supper, but later Jesus was deceived and turned over to the Romans by one of his disciples. He was accused of teaching he was the Messiah and when he confessed it, the Romans made him wear a crown of thorns, took him to be crucified, and was hung on a cross with nails through his hands and feet. He said ‘It is finished’ which means ‘Debt paid in full’ and died. He was definitely dead because the water was separated from his blood when they stabbed his side. So they buried him in a nearby cave on Friday which was sealed off by a large boulder.”

“Very good, Johnny!” the teacher gasped excitedly. “And what else happened that we celebrate on Easter?”

Johnny thought for a moment before continuing. “Now, on Easter Sunday each year, we move the boulder aside so that Jesus can come out. And if he sees his shadow, then we know there will be six more weeks of winter!

So how would you tell the Easter Story? According to Scripture, the resurrection of Christ is the centerpiece of our faith. There are many people who believe in Jesus—who believe that he died on the cross for our sins—but who have a hard time believing in the resurrection. But without the resurrection, we have no gospel at all. Unless you believe in the risen Christ, our faith is pointless.  But because he was raised from the dead, we will also be raised to eternal life. Now that’s good news! (1 Corinthians 15:13-14)

It’s an honor to serve as your youth pastor!
Lee=)