Here's a fun way to tell the Easter story of Jesus and his death, burial, and resurrection to your children and grandchildres.
> EASTER STORY COOKIES
> To be made the evening before Easter
>
You need:
> 1 cup whole pecans
> 1 tsp. vinegar
> 3 egg whites
> pinch salt
> 1 cup sugar
> zipper baggie
> wooden spoon
> tape
> Bible
> Preheat oven to 300 degrees (this is important-don't wait until you're
> half done with the recipe)!
> Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden
> spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested,
> He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
> Read John 19:1-3.
> Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl.
> Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar
> to drink.
> Read John 19:28-30.
> Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave
> His life to give us life.
> Read John 10:10-11.
> Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and
> brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears
> shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27.
> So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup sugar.
> Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He
> loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.
> Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.
> Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks
> are formed. Explain that the color white represents --in God's eyes -- the
> purity of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
> Read Isaiah. 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
> Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper-covered cookie
> sheet.
> Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was
> laid.
> Read Matt. 27:57-60.
> Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
> Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that
> Jesus' tomb was sealed.
> Read Matt. 27:65-66.
> GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the
> oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
> Read John 16:20 and 22.
> On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the
> cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first
> Easter, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.
> Read Matt. 28:1-9
> Share The Easter Cookie Story With Friends and Family
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