Good Friday is one of the hardest explanations to discuss with a child. This story from Sharing Stories of Jesus with Children condenses the scripture and inserts a message of hope. The illustration is how my grandson Hudson interpreted it. Encourage young children to draw their feelings and ask questions. This is not the end. Easter is coming!!!!
Cross
Carrying a heavy cross
the Lord climbs up the hill.
Calvary it is called
the punishment to fill.
Jesus has been tried
guilty on all counts.
No crime he’s committed
Pharisees want him out.
A crown of thorns he wears
beaten and called names.
Nails in hands and feet
on a cross he hangs in shame.
Offering to save
the sinner next to him.
Christ always thinks of others
forgives them of their sin.
“Why have you forsaken me?”
he cries out in pain.
God turns his head in sorrow
access to heaven we gain.
Finished, the last breath he takes
earthquakes begin to roar.
Dead bodies rise, lightning strikes
shakes God’s anger to the core.
Separated from our God
Holy of Holies torn open.
Now we come unto the Lord
what’s in our hearts is spoken.
Jesus is our Savior
he died for you and me.
His sacrifice for our sins
brings life eternally.