Luke 23 · Grade 3

Today in Paradise

Name Date

Read the Story

The council took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor. Pilate questioned Him and said he found no fault in Him. He sent Jesus to King Herod, who mocked Him and sent Him back. Pilate wanted to let Jesus go. But the crowd shouted for Barabbas to go free. They shouted for Jesus to be crucified. Pilate gave in.

Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus. At the place called The Skull, Jesus was crucified between two criminals. Jesus prayed, Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing. One criminal mocked Him. The other said Jesus had done nothing wrong. He asked Jesus to remember him. Jesus promised he would be with Him in Paradise that day.

At noon, darkness covered the land. The temple curtain tore in two. Jesus cried, Father, into your hands I commit my spirit, and He died. A Roman officer praised God. Joseph of Arimathea laid Jesus' body in a new tomb. But this was not the end. On the third day Jesus rose again! (Luke 24)

Memory Verse

Jesus said to him, “Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Luke 23:43 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

What did Pilate say he found in Jesus?
Who carried the cross for Jesus?
What did the second criminal ask Jesus?
What happened to the temple curtain?
Where did Joseph lay Jesus' body?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What did Jesus pray for the people who hurt Him?
What did Jesus promise the man on the cross next to Him?