Kamp Kids Book of John StudySample

When Jesus was in His final moments, they were still mocking Him by giving him vinegar when He was thirsty. My poor Jesus. This world was so cruel to Him. This world had nothing to offer Him and He was about to go back to the Father where He would once again be loved, understood, and glorified as He deserves. 

He gives up His Spirit and dies. We now remember the day He died on “Good Friday.” It was not “good” for Jesus, but it was great for us! There has recently been a song released by the band Mercy Me that’s says, “It’s not good news, it’s the best news ever!” I tear up every time I hear that song because even though it is an upbeat song, the truth that they sing resonates with my heart so much!

There are lots of conspiracy theories out there that Jesus did not really die. However, these are false. They made sure He was dead by piercing His side and watching the blood and water flow. This medically proved He was indeed dead. Had He not really been dead, those charged with killing Him would have been killed. 

Now Jesus had a secret disciple and we see Nicodemus appear again. They want Jesus’ body. They have brought it to be buried in a garden nearby. They wrapped him in strips of linens and buried him in a tomb. This tomb was more like a cave that they placed a rock in front of. According to Matthew 27: 62-66, the Romans were fearful that Jesus would rise from the dead (because He said He would), so they took extra measures to guard the tomb and make sure that Jesus’ disciples would not steal His body to claim He rose from the dead. Silly guards, Jesus can do ANYTHING! 

Questions:

1. How do you think Jesus’ disciples felt when He died and they  buried Him?

2. How do you think the Jewish leaders felt when Jesus finally died?

3. How do you feel after reading of His cruel death?