The more I learn about God, the
more I stand in awe. The more I am humbled at my finite self. As Easter is
about to be celebrated this Sunday, I am even more amazed at God's plan of
redemption and the beautiful symbolism that orchestrates it all.
How it starts with the Passover
celebration and how Jesus makes his entry in to the city and the people shout
hosanna to the Son of David (Matthew 21). How the lamb is chosen for the
sacrifice. How the Passover commemorates the time of the Israelites leaving Egypt
and their slavery behind and going in to a new place of freedom. How we are
able to have freedom and a new life because of Jesus' sacrifice and
resurrection. When God writes a story, there is nothing like it.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world
through him. John 3:17
With Penny getting older and more
capable of understanding the true hope
of Easter, we have been more mindful about the traditions that we instill. Last
year, I wanted to find something that would be fun for her to do but
meaningful, as well and came across this little example of how to put together resurrection eggs.
I went on a little scavenger hunt
around the house searching for everything, which did not take too long but still
had to hand write the inserts. This year, I wanted to make it a little neater
and include the scriptures on the cards to make it a little easier and flow better.
So, I whipped up this little printable based off of the resurrection eggs,
though I simplified and changed some of verses so they would fit to the card (and I
do not use facial sponges, so I used a q-tip instead).
And a quick tip on numbering: I had written the numbers on the eggs with sharpie but it hardly lasted through dinner, so this year I used the paint Sharpie to write them with hopes of them lasting through.
Before eating Easter
dinner, we took an egg and went around the table reading the story. It was
really fun and interactive, as well as a great way to keep Jesus as the focus. Penny followed along and helped open the eggs. It would be fun to do
as an egg hunt, too and then go through them accordingly. Whatever floats your boat.
Praying that as you celebrate
Easter that your eyes would be opened to new aspects of the story despite how
many times you have heard it in the past. Praying that you would see the beauty
in the cross and the love that poured out and know just how much you are loved.
Praying that you would seek to celebrate with traditions that glorify God and
focus on Jesus, not the bunny, whatever that maybe for you.
And here is the two page printable. Click to download.
Here's to a risen Savior and one
amazing story.
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