Saturday Scripture:
Matthew 27:55-66
 

• Tell the story: A follower of Jesus gave his own tomb for Jesus to be buried in. He and the women who were disciples cared for Jesus’ body and watched over it. Nervous about what might happen, Pilate sent a guard to seal the tomb and keep watch.
  • Read Matthew 27:55-66
  • Read pages 269 in the Shine On story Bible.
• Prime the pump:
  • Things to notice:
    • Notice the difference of the apostles’ actions in yesterday’s story and the women disciples' actions in this one.
  • Background information:
    • Read 27:57. They had to wait until it was evening, because burials were not permitted on the Sabbath.
  • Conversation starters:
    • Imagine and discuss the emotions that must have been felt by all who were close to Jesus. This was a tense and dangerous time.
• Activity prompt:
  
  • ​Keep your lights off.