He is Risen!
Series Overview
Week 1
"Palm Sunday"
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Palm SundayAs Jesus entered Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, it seemed like everyone was happy to see Him. But, what was it about Jesus that made them so happy? Was it because He was a miracle worker? A revolutionary? Or, did most of the people fail to recognize who Jesus really is? This episode explains how easily we can miss the truth of who Jesus is and therefore, miss Him altogether. |
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Mark 11:9B"Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"Save Us, We Pray..." adapted from Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, And John 12In a bittersweet event, a large, happy crowd welcomes Jesus into Jerusalem, while missing the truth of who He is.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Kids will explore the reasons why most people did not understand who Jesus was as He made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.Teaching Method:A provided set of visual aids will mask a picture of Jesus, making it difficult to see the whole picture. This, along with Scripture, will illustrate how our own expectations can obscure the truth about who Jesus really is.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game"Hoop-La!"Teams compete to throw plastic balls into buckets. Each time a basket is scored, the team must jointly recite the key verse to win the point.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 1!All of these items are included in the first of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 2
"The Lord's Supper"
episode 11B summary: |
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The Lord's SupperAs Jesus sat down to the Last Supper with His disciples on the anniversary of the Passover, there were many parallels to the original Passover. This episode will explore those parallels to show kids how the original Passover was pointing ahead to Jesus, as well as explaining the significance of communion. |
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1 Corinthians 11:26For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"Remember Me" adapted from Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, and Luke 22:7-23Jesus eats His Last Supper with His disciples on the anniversary of the Passover20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:The Lord's Supper is a fulfillment of Passover and an important way to remember what Jesus did for us.Teaching Method:Guided by Scripture, kids will be shown samples of the elements of Communion, explaining how the broken bread represents Jesus' broken body, and how the wine/juice represent His blood (communion is not to be served in this lesson).20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game"Atomic Clock"Kids form a circle around the teacher, who tosses a ball to the kids one at a time. Kids must quickly recite the next word from the day's Key Verse when they catch the ball, or the clock explodes!20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 2!All of these items are included in the second of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 3
"Three Crosses"
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Three CrossesWe may know the story of Jesus' crucifixion, but have you ever wondered why two other men were crucified that same day? There wasn't just one cross, there were THREE. This episode explains the significance of the three crosses. |
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John 3:16For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"Dying to Save" adapted from Matthew 27 and Luke 23Two guilty men are crucified along with Jesus, but the two men respond to Jesus differently.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Like the two criminals crucified with Jesus, ALL of us are guilty. But, are we defiant like the one, or repentant like the other? Our response to Jesus is everything.Teaching Method:A Scripture-guided object lesson features a provided printable cutout lesson, showing that as Jesus suffered and died, He saved countless people.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game"Volley Verse"In this volleyball-style game, teams volley a balloon back and forth, trying to keep the balloon from hitting the floor on their side of the court. When the balloon does touch the floor on a team's side, the opposing team must recite today's Key Verse to win the point.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 3!All of these items are included in the third of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 4
"He Lives!"
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He Lives!Are we really supposed to believe that Jesus rose from the dead? Could that really have happened? This episode debunks some of the theories that attempt to disprove the resurrection of Jesus. |
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Matthew 28:5b-6"I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"He's Alive!" adapted from Matthew 27:45-28:10The amazing story of the resurrection of Jesus20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:There are no plausible scenarios to disprove the resurrection of Jesus. This lesson will explain why some skeptic's theories are wrong.Teaching Method:An object involving the battering of a bag of flour will simulate some of what Jesus endured, demonstrating the impossibility that Jesus survived the cross.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game”Ribbit/Mayhem”In this fast-paced game, teams volley a balloon back and forth, trying to keep the balloon from hitting the floor while also trying to throw plastic balls at baskets on the opponent’s side of the court. When a point is scored, the scoring team must recite today’s Key Verse to win the point.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 4!All of these items are included in the fourth of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 5
"The Stranger"
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The StrangerShortly after Jesus' death and resurrection, two men on the road to Emmaus are joined by a mysterious Stranger. This episode explains to kids why we don't want Jesus to be a stranger to us, and why we should know Him better. |
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Romans 5:8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"The Stranger" adapted from Luke 24:13-35Two men on the road to Emmaus unknowingly talk with the risen Jesus20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Jesus should not be a stranger to us. We should get to know Him as closely as we can, because He loves us!Teaching Method:A series of supplied printable visual aids, similar to resurrection eggs, will remind kids of what Jesus went through in order to save us, and why we should be eager to reciprocate His love for us.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game"Popcorn"Teams compete to bounce plastic balls off of the opposing team’s side of the parachute. To win the point, the team must recite today’s Key Verse.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 5!All of these items are included in the fifth of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
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Street Smarts Application Lessons | Interactive, illustrative object lessons for showing practical application of the Biblical principles found in the Book Smarts lesson. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks. |
Scripture Sports Games | Optional, simple, active games that involve memorizing the day's Key Verse. Provided for five weeks. |
Homework Sheets | Send-home worksheets that include the Key Verse, study questions, an application challenge, and a place for parental signature. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks. |
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