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March 27, 2006 - by Terri Johnson
Resurrection Cookies
An Easter Story and Recipe
Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, is nearly upon us. Personally,
I do not like to do an "Easter Unit Study" with my children
during the week leading up to Resurrection Sunday as I like to
take the week off from our school studies so that we can
reflect upon the incredible gift and sacrifice that our Lord
made for us. If your church has Maundy Thursday or Good Friday
services, do attend. Last year, our church held a Seder and we
thoroughly enjoyed the picture of Christ in the Passover
meal.
Here is an activity that I do heartily recommend with children
of all ages - Resurrection Cookies. As you read through the
recipe, you will see that this time in the kitchen with you
will give your children a sobering yet joyful reminder of
Christ's work on the cross for us.
Resurrection Cookies
1 C whole pecans zipper baggie
1 tsp vinegar wooden spoon
3 egg whites tape
pinch salt Bible
1 C Sugar
Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
1. 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.
2. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon vinegar
into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the
cross, he was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.
3. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that
Jesus gave his life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11.
4. 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 sins. Read Luke 23:27. (So far the
ingredients are not very appetizing.)
5. Add 1 cup of sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the
story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to
know Him and belong to Him. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16.
6. Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until
stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents
purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by
Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
7. Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto a wax paper
covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mount represents the
rocky tomb where Jesus' body was lain. Read Matthew
27:57-60.
8. Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn
the oven OFF (DO NOT BAKE COOKIES).
9. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.
Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66.
10. Go to bed! Explain to them that they may feel sad to leave
the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in
despair when the tomb was sealed and they had to leave. Read
John 16:20 & 22.
On Resurrection morning, open the oven and give everyone a
cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The
cookies, like the tomb, are hollow! On the first Resurrection
morning, Jesus' followers were amazed and surprised to find the
tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-9. HE HAS RISEN! HE HAS
RISEN INDEED!
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