What you will need:
1 pkg. crescent rolls (Or canned biscuits)
1 large marshmallow for each crescent roll
½ cup butter, melted
Cinnamon /Sugar mixture
Depending upon the age of your children, read or teach through Matthew 26-27. Then start this activity.
2. Hand everyone a crescent roll triangle or biscuit. (The dough represents the tomb.)
3. Give everyone a marshmallow. (Representing Jesus.)
4. Dip the marshmallows in melted butter. (Representing the embalming oils.)
5. Dip the buttered marshmallow in the cinnamon sugar. (Representing the spices used to anoint Jesus’ body.)
6. Wrap the marshmallow tightly in the crescent roll. Seal it well. (just as Jesus was tightly sealed in the tomb.)
7. Place the rolls in the oven for 10-12 minutes. (Representing the time Jesus was burried in the tomb.)
By rising from the dead, Jesus proved once and for all that He IS the Messiah, the Savior of the World, the Chosen One, and the Lamb of God. By dying on the cross and rising from the dead, Jesus did what no other had ever done before. As both God and man, He overcame sin, death, and hell.
And now because of what Jesus has done, these things no longer have any power over those who believe in Jesus and allow His Spirit to lead and direct them. Rather than being slaves to sin and death, Christians ( those who love and believe in Jesus) are free to obey God and do good ( Romans 6:17-18). The Bible says in John 8:36, “If therefore the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.”
Jennifer
Erika Gregory says
What a great way to teach the Easter Story to the kids. I am going to do this tomorrow for Easter with my niece, nephew and little cousin.
Thanks for sharing.
Erika
Tara says
I should have left a comment here earlier but got busy trying to get my post published and never made it back over here. I can’t believe I have never heard of or seen this cute idea! Sorry about your Jesus ending up all in your oven. What a cute story! Thanks for coming over to my little blog and commenting!! Happy Easter to you and your family 🙂
Faye says
THANK-U.THIS IS A GREAT IDEA TO DO WITH THE GRANDCHILDREN! BLESSINGS, FAYE
Ally says
THANK YOU! I was looking for something like this to do with the kids on Sunday. I look forward to doing it with them!!
Mel says
oh what a fabulous idea and even a craft challenged mom like me can do this one.
Amanda says
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. 😀 My kids look forward to making these every year.
Kay says
This is a great recipe and a great lesson for the kiddos! My daughter made these in home ec and loved them! I did too…waaaaay back in the dark ages! LOL