Easter Hunt - The True Meaning of Easter

Preparation:

An egg carton or Easter basket containing 12 plastic colored eggs, each plastic egg is filled with an object that symbolizes a scriptural reference of the Resurrection and the scripture reference.

1. Matthew 26:39 - sacrament cup (Let this cup pass. . .)
2. Matthew 26:14, 15 - 3 dimes (30 pieces of silver . . .)
3. Matthew 27:1, 2 - piece of knotted twine (bound Jesus)
4. Matthew 27:24-26 - sliver of soap (Pilate - "I am innocent")
5. Matthew 27:28-30 - square of red felt (his robe)
6. Matthew 27:31, 32 - a nail and a toothpick cross
7. Matthew 27:35, 36 - dice (cast lots for his robe)
8. Matthew 27:50, 51, 54 - bag of dirt and rocks (earthquake)
9. Matthew 27:58-60 - piece of white cloth (Jesus wrapped)
10. Matthew 27:60, 65, 66 - stone (rolled in front of tomb)
11. Luke 25:56 - bay leaf (herbs on Jesus)
12. Matthew 28:6 - empty (He was resurrected)

Procedure:

Ask 12 children (one at a time) to choose an egg out of the basket. The egg will contain both a small object and the scriptural reference it relates to. Read the scripture and discuss what the object symbolizes.

The children should gain a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Easter.