Easter story

One day I was walking down the street in Jerusalem, when suddenly I felt people pushing me around in a crowd. I heard a lot of shouting, the people were saying, “Make way for the glorious One!” and “Hosanna!”. I slowly made my way to the front of the crowd. And then I saw a man with a white robe riding on a donkey. I wonder who this man is. (John 12:12-19)

When I was heading home, I saw the Man, Jesus. He was sitting with His friends eating dinner. He had just finished washing their feet. His actions confused me since Jesus was the Lord and Teacher, and He washed the feet of His disciples just like a servant did. When I went closer to listen, Jesus said,” He who shares my bread has betrayed me.” I saw the disciples talking to each other and wanted to know who Jesus was talking about. Jesus answered that, “It is the one whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.” And then I waited nervously, and saw Jesus giving the bread to Judas Iscariot. It was getting dark so I ran home. I felt a very strong wind which made my hat fly away.(John 13)

I’ve spent my day in a garden relaxing and I fell asleep. Then suddenly I woke up because I heard Jesus praying. I saw His disciples asleep. I went closer to hear what Jesus was saying. I heard Jesus glorifying the Father in heaven. He also prayed for the protection of the disciples since He will be leaving them soon. While Jesus prayed for all believers, I felt the cold, hard wind on my face, so I wrapped myself with the blanket and went back to my spot near a big rock. Then I fell asleep again.(John 17)

I woke up because I heard that Jesus was arrested. I saw the soldiers put a thorny crown on His head and struck Him in the face. They were leading Him to the place of the Skull to be crucified. Jesus was carrying His own cross. I knew that was heavy and wanted to help Him but I was only a small boy. I felt sad when they crucified Him and took His clothes. I saw Jesus’ mother at the foot of cross and some of His friends, they were all weeping. And then Jesus died, and I couldn’t stop the tears rolling down my face. I felt angry at the soldiers and the people because of their cruelty. I thought Jesus didn’t deserve this.(John 19)

After three days I went to Jesus’ tomb. Then suddenly I felt the earth shaking. “What was that?” I said. I saw the huge stone covering Jesus’ tomb rolled away. I peered to see what has happened. I went inside and saw that Jesus wasn’t there! Then I heard footsteps. So I hid behind a nearby bush. I saw Mary Magdalene weeping outside the tomb. I followed her inside and saw a figure in white talking to her. And then she cried out, “Teacher”, and I realized that it was the risen Lord. Jesus said, “Go to my disciples and tell them I am risen.” I was overjoyed that He had risen from death. I ran out of the tomb wanting to tell everyone the good news. (John 20:1-18)

(by Sam 5th grade p.1 Art & Writing)