A friend asked to see our set of Resurrection Eggs so I’ll share with you all. What are resurrection eggs you ask? I didn’t know until a few years ago. It’s a set of eggs that you put things inside of that tell the story of Easter. It’s a great thing to do with kids (and for me) because it takes the focus off of bunnies and puts it where it really should be, on Jesus. It only takes a few minutes each day leading up to Easter and helps to give a little focus on important things.
I’ve kept things pretty simple this year. The only thing we’ve done here is the
cross decoration for our window and the resurrection eggs. Life is full enough around here. I didn’t even dye eggs because Jenna did a dozen at school and we really don’t need more than that. Besides the thought of Isaac anywhere near dye to put on eggs makes me cringe knowing where it would end up. I’m also going to try resurrection rolls on Easter morning.
Anyway, here’s what I put in each of my eggs below if you want to make your own. I printed the message and the verse on little pieces of paper and insert them in each egg along with the item in each one. I know it’s a little late but better late than never and they can be used every year. I also know that there are many different things you can put inside them and the order can be different in each set. There’s no wrong way to do it as long as it shares the main story of Easter.
Egg 1- Message: Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and the people were waving palm branches.
Matthew 21:1-11
Item: Picture I printed off of Jesus riding in on a donkey and people waving palm branches
Egg 2- Message: Mary poured expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet
Scripture: John 12:2-8
Item: small cotton ball that has perfume on it
Egg 3- Message: Jesus shared the last supper with His disciples.
Scripture: Matthew 26:17-19
Item- I put a picture of a glass of wine and bread for communion and the last supper
Egg 4- Message: Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver
Scripture: Matthew 27:3
Item: 3 dimes
Egg 5- Message: Jesus carried his own cross
Scripture: John 19:17
Item: Popsicle stick cut and glued into a cross. You could use toothpicks too.
Egg 6- Message: Soldiers placed a thorn of crowns on Jesus’ head.
Scripture: John 19:2
Item: small thorny branch that I cut off our rose bush
Egg 7- Message: Soldiers parted Jesus’ garments and cast lots for His clothes
Scripture: John 19:23
Item: I used a small piece of torn cloth. You could use miniature dice also.
Egg 8- Message: Jesus was nailed to a cross and pierced in His side.
Scripture: John 19:18, 37 & John 20:25-29
Item: nail
Egg 9- Message: They offered Jesus vinegar mixed with gall on a sponge to drink.
Scripture: Matthew 27:34
Item: small piece of sponge
Egg 10- Message: Spices to prepare Jesus for burial
Scripture: John 19:40
Item: whole clove pieces
Egg 11- Message: The stone covering Jesus’ tomb was rolled away.
Scripture: John 20:1
Item: a rock
Egg 12- Message: He is not here. He has risen just as He said.
Scripture: 28:6
It’s empty!
What about you, do you have traditions or fun ideas to pass on?