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The Easter Story
A child-friendly retelling · Luke 23–24 · KJV source
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Jesus rides in
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a young donkey. People waved palm branches and shouted, “Hosanna!”
For parents: the Bible account and full story
This gentle overview draws on all four Gospels, mostly Luke 19–24. It names Jesus’ death simply without describing the crucifixion in detail; you can share more as your child is ready.
Read Luke 23–24 in the KJVJesus rides in
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a young donkey. People waved palm branches and shouted, “Hosanna!”
A last supper
Jesus shared a special supper with his friends. He broke bread and gave thanks, and asked them to remember him.
Jesus dies on the cross
Jesus was put on a cross. He prayed, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Jesus died, and his friends laid his body in a tomb.
The stone rolled away
Early on the first day of the week, women came to the tomb. The stone was rolled away! Angels said, “He is not here, but is risen.”
Jesus is alive
Jesus came to his friends and said, “Peace be unto you.” They were filled with joy, because Jesus was alive again.
Jesus died for us and rose again.
Why is Easter such happy news?
Dear Jesus, thank you for dying for us and rising again. Thank you that you are alive tonight. Amen.