New Testament Stories for Young Readers

The Story of Easter

Matthew 28

Illustrations by Apryl Stott

Jesus washing apostles’ feet

Jesus loved His friends. He washed their feet. Then He gave them the sacrament. He told them to remember Him. He told them to love one another.

Jesus praying in Gethsemane

Later, Jesus went to a garden. He prayed for all of us. He felt the pain of our sicknesses. He felt the pain of our sins.

Jesus buried in tomb

Angry people took Jesus away. They hurt Him. He died on the cross for us. His friends put His body in a tomb.

angel talking to women

Three days later, His friends came back. The tomb was empty! Angels told them, “He is risen.” Jesus was alive again! Because of Jesus, we will all live again after we die.

children looking at flowers

Jesus loves me. I can make Easter special by remembering Him.

Coloring Page

Easter Is about Jesus

coloring page of Jesus Christ

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Illustration by Apryl Stott