Our friends at (Scripture Union) SU Ireland and SU Scotland have teamed up yet again to produce this free 3 part video series that provides a fresh perspective on Easter and why it matters for us today.
The short Easter themed video series of 3 Episodes is aimed at 9-14-year-olds and is available for free – all you need to do is register on the NUA website to get access to the 3 episodes (link below). We’ve previously recommended NUA films as they are well made with high production value, easily accessible for young people at any stage of faith – including those that wouldn’t say they were Christians. We’re also impressed by the multiple contexts these films will work in – schools work, community outreach and church based youth/kids work. This Easter series of 3 films unpacks the meaning and significance of Easter for Christians and invites the viewer to consider what they believe, it is a great springboard to helping young people explore and consider what Christians believe and their own thoughts about God and who Jesus is.
Presented by Sarah Campbell, Darren Bourke and Mark Murray the three episdoes follow them as they take a very unique and entertaining journey that highlights the meaning of the incredible events of Easter.
Alongside the videos is a downloadable resource pack with quizzes and reflection activities formatted for youth groups, school classroom delivery and home learning.
These could be used in school perhaps as part of R.E, a lunch club or other context, they could also be used in a community youth or kids work setting, or in a church kids or youth group.
A sneak peek of episode 1 is below…
Episode One: The Origins of Easter – When we think about Easter, our minds turn to bunnies, eggs and lots of chocolate! But Easter is really a worldwide Christian festival, as important to Christians as Christmas. So what is it Christians are actually celebrating? This episode explores the origins of Easter by going back to the very beginning and discovering Jesus’ mission in coming to Earth. However, the rescue mission takes a strange turn when Jesus is arrested by Roman soldiers. Surely that wasn’t part of the plan?!
Episode Two: The Story of Good Friday – “It’s not fair!” are words we’re all familiar with! We want fairness, justice. But possibly the most unfair thing ever to have happened took place on the very first Easter. Jesus was innocent; his friends, and even his opponents, knew that full well. And yet Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion – a terrible punishment. This episode explores the trial of Jesus for crimes he hadn’t committed. What was to become of his mission? Had his amazing rescue plan failed?
Episode Three: The Meaning of the Resurrection – Jesus is dead, and buried in a tomb. An enormous stone and Roman soldiers guard the entrance. But when some of his followers visit the tomb one early morning, something astonishing unfolds. The stone is rolled away, the soldiers gone; an earthquake, angels, and an amazing message! We don’t all like surprises, but for Christians, this surprise at the heart of Easter, is the best news the world has ever heard! This final episode explores the resurrection of Jesus and what it means for Christians today.
Hope you can find a way to use these videos and get fruit from them in your context.
To access all the episodes and resource pack for free, click the link to register: https://nuafilmseries.org/nua-easter-registration-form