This picture shows Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.

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Unit 4c Why is Easter important for Christians?
This picture shows Jesus riding into Jerusalem on
a donkey.
Why do you think the crowds of people were so
excited at Jesus coming to Jerusalem?
What do you think Jesus was feeling as he rode
into Jerusalem?
Can you think of examples nowadays when large
crowds celebrate and show that they are excited?
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Unit 4c Why is Easter important for Christians?
When do you share special meals with your friends
and family?
Birthdays
Picnics
School parties
Weddings
Religious festivals
Why do you think Jesus wanted to share a special
meal with his disciples?
How did he explain what was going to happen to
him to the disciples?
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Unit 4c Why is Easter important for Christians?
These are some of the symbols from the story of
the Last Supper. What does each one symbolise?
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Unit 4c Why is Easter important for Christians?
Wine
A symbol of Jesus blood
Bread
A symbol of Jesus body
A symbol that Jesus came to serve and help
people, not rule over them
Jesus washing the disciples feet
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Unit 4c Why is Easter important for Christians?
This picture shows Jesus in the Garden of
Gethsemane. At the bottom, you can see the
disciples, who have fallen asleep Why do you
think Jesus was disappointed with the
disciples? Why did he want them to stay
awake? How do you think the disciples felt?
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Unit 4c Why is Easter important for Christians?
Why did the Romans want Jesus to be put to death?
He is saying he is a king. There is no king
except Caesar.
He is stirring up the people, trying to cause
trouble.
He is claiming to be the Son of God.
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Unit 4c Why is Easter important for Christians?
Think about the story of Easter morning.
Imagine you were one of the disciples.
How do you think you would feel when you
discovered that the tomb was empty?
What do Christians believe happened to
Jesus? What do Christians believe happens to you
after you die?
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Unit 4c Why is Easter important for Christians?
Can you match up the events of Holy Week with the
correct days?
Jesus rose from the tomb Jesus died on the
cross Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a
donkey. Jesus shared the last supper with the
disciples
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