Sunday, April 18, 2021
3rd Sunday of Easter:
The Living Christ
(B)
47
Key Passage
Jesus said to them, "Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself." (Luke 24:38–39)
Questions
Adults:
What questions about Jesus still arise in the midst of your faith?
Children:
What question would you like to ask someone about Jesus' appearance to the Apostles?
Readings
First Reading
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Peter's Discourse on Jesus' Resurrection
Related activities & tools
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Heroes of the BIble: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- Peter and John • p.100-109 • Acts of the Apostles 3:1-16
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 91: God Heals a Man through Peter and John • p.221-223 • Acts of the Apostles 3:1-4:31
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Fun Bible Skits 1: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 23: Peter and John Heal a Crippled Man • p.72-74 • Acts of the Apostles 3:1-4:1
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FreeBibleImages:
Peter, John and the Lame Man
(SIKU – Edge Group)
- 14 images: When a lame man is healed, Peter and John are imprisoned. • Acts of the Apostles 3:1-4:21
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FreeBibleImages:
A lame beggar is healed
(Sweet Publishing)
- 9 images: Peter and John meet a lame man begging outside the Temple who ends up walking and jumping and praising God. • Acts of the Apostles 3:1-26
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Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 46: God’s Holy Spirit Is Like the Wind • p.96-97 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-21, 3:12-19
Second Reading
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Keeping the Commandments
Related activities & tools
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FreeBibleImages:
Jesus is anointed
(LUMO project)
- 13 images: Jesus is anointed with expensive nard perfume. • Mt 26:6-13; Mk 14:1-11; Jn 12:1-11
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FreeBibleImages:
Mary anoints Jesus
(Sweet Publishing)
- 13 images: Mary anoints Jesus with a very expensive oil. • Mt 26:6-16; Mk 14:1-11; Jn 12:1-11
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FreeBibleImages:
Mary anoints Jesus' feet
(Good News Productions Int.)
- 8 images: Mary anoints the feet of Jesus with expensive oil. • Jn 12:1-8; Mk 14:3-9
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FreeBibleImages:
Jesus and Lazarus: Part 3
(LUMO project)
- 16 images: When news of the resurrection of Lazarus reaches Jerusalem, the Chief Priests plot to kill Jesus. • Jn 11:45-12:2
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52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 40: Mary: Offered Her Ointment • p.56 • Jn 12:1-8
Gospel
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Jesus Appears to the Eleven
Related activities & tools
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FreeBibleImages:
The story of Easter
(Lambsongs)
- 8 images: Jesus is arrested, dies on a cross then rises from the dead. • Mt 26-28; Mk 14-16; Lk 22-24; Jn 18-20
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FreeBibleImages:
The Risen King
(Bible Pathway Adventures)
- 16 images: Jesus rises from the dead and appears to His disciples. • Mt 27-28; Mk 15-16; Lk 23-24; Jn 19-21
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FreeBibleImages:
Jesus is alive again
(Sue Bentley)
- 10 images: Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, two disciples walking to Emmaus, the disciples and Thomas. • Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-20; Lk 24:1-53; Jn 20:1-29
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FreeBibleImages:
Jesus' Appearance on the road to Emmaus
(Good News Productions Int.)
- 27 images: Jesus appears to two disciples who are talking about His crucifixion and resurrection. • Lk 24:13-35
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FreeBibleImages:
Jesus ascends to heaven
(Good News Productions Int.)
- 12 images: Jesus instructs His disciples then ascends to heaven. • Lk 24:44-49; Acts of the Apostles 1:10-11
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FreeBibleImages:
On the road to Emmaus
(Lambsongs)
- 8 images: Jesus appears to two disciples as they walk to Emmaus. • Lk 24:13-35
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FreeBibleImages:
Jesus is Alive!
(LUMO project)
- 19 images: The resurrection of Jesus and the empty tomb • Mt 28:1-15; Mk 16:1-20; Lk 24:1-47; Jn 20:1-29
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FreeBibleImages:
Jesus appears to two disciples walking to Emmaus
(LUMO project)
- 17 images: Jesus appears to two disciples and explains from Scripture that the Messiah had to suffer. • Lk 24:13-35
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FreeBibleImages:
Jesus appears to the Disciples
(LUMO project)
- 10 images: The disciples are in a room with the door locked when Jesus appears to them. • Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
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FreeBibleImages:
Doubting Thomas
(Rev. Henry Martin)
- 6 images: When Thomas hears the disciples have seen Jesus alive, he will not believe unless he sees Jesus also. • Mk 16:9-18; Lk 24:33-49; Jn 20:19-31
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FreeBibleImages:
Jesus appears to the disciples then Thomas
(Sweet Publishing)
- 12 images: Jesus appears to His disciples. • Mk 16:9-18; Lk 24:33-49; Jn 20:19-31
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FreeBibleImages:
Two disciples on road to Emmaus
(Sweet Publishing)
- 18 images: Jesus appears to two disciples as they travel on the road to Emmaus, then He appears to the disciples in a locked room. • Lk 24:13-49
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FreeBibleImages:
The resurrection of Jesus
(James Tissot Collection (Brooklyn Museum))
- 18 images: Jesus rises from the dead and appears to His disciples. • Mt 28; Mk 16; Lk 24; Jn 20-21
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons & Activities on the Bible
- Chapter 16: Scripture in the Mass • p.40-41 • Lk 24:13-35
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 51: The Road to Emmaus » Sounds the Same • p.114-115 • Lk 24:13-35
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Balloon Float • p.116-117 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Drink Unmix • p.120 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- On the Road • p.120-129 • Lk 24:13-35
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- On the Road • p.120-129 • Lk 24:13-35
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 51: The Road to Emmaus » Red Reveal • p.124-125 • Lk 24:13-35
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Believe It or Not • p.126-127 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Power From Presence • p.130-131 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 51: The Road to Emmaus » Decoders • p.156-159 • Lk 24:13-35
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Appearing Jesus • p.160-163 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Stick-With-Me Catch Game • p.168-171 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 51: The Road to Emmaus » Jesus & Friends Finger Puppets • p.166-167 • Lk 24:13-35
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Jesus Pop-Up Cards • p.168-171 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Shadow Puppets • p.176-179 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 49: The Road to Emmaus • p.118-119 • Lk 24:13-35
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30 Creative Classroom Crafts, Lessons, & Prayers
- Discipleship/Mission/Vocation • Chapter 25: Bread as a symbol of discipleship • p.52-53 • Lk 24:13-35
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Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 22: Jesus Talks with Two Disciples on the Way to Emmaus • p.68-70 • Lk 24:13-35
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 42: The Road to Emmaus • p.88-89 • Lk 24:13-35
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 46: Walk to Emmaus • p.175-178 • Lk 24:13-35