Empty: Easter Jr High Series

This 4-week junior high series for Easter teaches students that because the tomb is empty, Jesus can fill the empty places of our lives.  Have you ever experienced the phenomenon of a 7th grader as he eats a pack of Sour Patch Kids, three Air Heads, a pack of Skittles, four slices of pizza, and a Fanta? Dang. Impressive. It's almost as if the stomach of middle school boy is bottomless. And maybe it is.. ha ha!! Obviously, a constant diet of junk food won't nourish their bodies. It will ultimately leave them empty. As you know, their souls are hungry for something as well. They can go to countless things to feed that hunger, but only a relationship with Jesus can truly satisfy it. And that's the big idea of this series.  This series, like all our resources, is a downloadable item. Series Overview Lesson 1: Empty World Bible: 1 Peter 1:18-20  Bottom Line: Our sin separated from us from a loving relationship with God – we needed a Savior. Lesson 2: Empty Cross Bible: Mark 15:46 Bottom Line: Because Jesus’s story did not end on the cross, we have hope for the future. Lesson 3: Empty Tomb Bible: John 20:3-9 Bottom Line: When Jesus rose from the dead, it proved that He was who He claimed to be - the Son of God and our Savior. Lesson 4: No More Empty Lives Bible: John 12:44-46 Bottom Line: Jesus came to fill the empty places of our lives and without Him we will never be satisfied. What’s Included? Series artwork for promotional purposes (cover slide, blank text slide, and social media graphics) Lessons come in both Word & PDF format. Edit as needed and easily share with volunteers. Fun opening games Creative, relevant teachings Interactive small group activities Engaging small group discussion questions