Clue: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry Topic: Easter Scripture: The Gospels Theme: Mysteries Age Group: Elementary This series kicks off with the greatest news ever—Jesus is alive! But even his closest friends were surprised by what they discovered. Each week, kids will follow the clues in the Bible, looking at the stories leading up to Easter and connecting them to other moments in Jesus’ life and ministry. Along the way, they’ll see that the Bible isn’t just full of clues about who Jesus is—it’s the complete story of God’s love. In this 4-week series, kids will learn that the Bible says Jesus is alive, the Bible tells us Jesus loves us, the Bible reveals who Jesus is, and the Bible shows us how to share God’s love. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES The Bible says Jesus is alive! (Jesus Died and Rose Again: Matthew 27:45–28:10; Isaiah 25:6–9) The Bible tells us Jesus loves us. (Jesus Appears to the Disciples: John 20:19–31; Mark 14:12–26) The Bible reveals who Jesus is. (Jesus on the Road to Emmaus: Luke 24:13–35; Mark 9:2–13) The Bible shows us how to share God’s love. (Jesus at the Sea of Galilee: John 10:1–11, 21:1–17) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids investigate the story of how Jesus died and rose again. Mysteries leave behind clues, sparking a search for answers. This week, we'll investigate the greatest mystery of all: how Jesus died and rose again, just like he said he would when he left his friends clues about God’s plan. Jesus proved that nothing is impossible for him and that all the clues lead to the fact that the Bible says Jesus is alive! This week, kids investigate the story of how Jesus appeared to the disciples in a locked room. Some mysteries feel impossible to solve until the answer is revealed in an unimaginable way. This week, we'll investigate how Jesus appeared to the disciples in a locked room, proving he was alive and offering them peace and comfort through his presence. Through Jesus’ actions and words, we’re reminded of the incredible truth that the Bible tells us Jesus loves us. This week, kids investigate the story of how a stranger on the Road to Emmaus was actually Jesus. Following the clues can help us piece together important answers. This week, we'll investigate the story of how Jesus revealed who he was to two disciples on the road to Emmaus using Scripture. Through this story, we'll understand that Jesus is the savior and God's Son because the Bible reveals who Jesus is. This week, kids investigate the story of how Jesus helped the disciples catch fish at the Sea of Galilee. Solving a mystery gets to the truth behind something that seemed unclear, helping us see the bigger picture. This week, we'll investigate how Jesus helped the disciples catch fish at the Sea of Galilee and then gave Peter clarity about his mission to care for God’s people. Through Jesus’ actions and words, we discover that the Bible shows us how to share God’s love. MEMORY VERSE: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8 (NIV)