Of all the stories, this is the greatest. God, dying the second death for us, so that we can live in paradise forever…. and the motivation? Love.
Jesus died on the cross, but He did not die from the cross. Help your children understand this. That it was God forsaking Him because of our sin and turning from Him that killed Him.
And, then, the most brilliant thing ever, Jesus conquered death. Oh death… where is your sting? Invite your children to accept Jesus’ death in place of theirs, and to share in His victory over the grave.