Jesus' body was laid in a tomb cut out of rock, and a huge stone was rolled in front of the door.
The leaders remembered Jesus said He would rise again. So they sealed the stone and sent soldiers to guard it.
Jesus' friends were very sad. It was a quiet, sad Saturday. But God wasn't finished yet!
Key Verse
Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.John 12:24, ESV
Talk About It
How do you think Jesus' friends felt on Saturday?
Story Questions
What was rolled in front of the tomb?
A huge stone
Who guarded the tomb?
Soldiers
Who remembered Jesus said He'd rise again?
His enemies
Try This Today
Plant a seed in soil. Talk about how something that looks dead can come to life.
Pray Together
God, even on sad days, you're working. Thank you that Sunday is coming. Amen.