The Cross of Jesus | TP Roll Craft

The Cross of Jesus Christ

The Cross of Jesus Christ is central to our Christian faith.

In fact, the work Jesus did on the Cross is central in Scripture, as well.

It is only because of Jesus' willing sacrifice on the Cross that we are forgiven our sins when we believe in Jesus, confess our belief with our mouth, and repent of our sin.

Your kids can read all about the Cross in my narrative biblical history book from Christian Focus Publications, What Was the Cross?.  The book is a fun way for your kids to learn about the story of God's great plan for salvation. They'll see how the Old Testament points forward to the Cross, how the work Jesus did on the Cross and why that is important to their own lives, and how the New Testament helps us understand the importance of the Cross of Jesus in our own lives.

This fun craft will remind your kids of what they've learned.

What Was the Cross?

Discover the amazing story of the Cross in this special book from the Who, What, Why? series! With fun black-and-white illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, young readers will explore one of the most important events in the Bible.

Why did Jesus die on the Cross? What does it mean for us today? Author Danika Cooley takes kids on an exciting journey through time, starting in the Garden of Eden and following God's incredible rescue plan all the way to Jesus. Along the way, readers will meet fascinating characters like Isaiah who told people about Jesus hundreds of years before He was born, John the Baptist who called Jesus "the Lamb of God," and the disciples who followed Jesus everywhere.

The Cross is the most important event in all of human history because it is the moment when Jesus, who is God the Son and the Son of God, paid for the sins of all who believe in him. Sin makes us enemies of God. Not only did Jesus bring about the forgiveness of sin for all believers, but at the Cross Jesus also made his followers friends of God instead of his enemies.

What Was the Cross?, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2025), page 8

Cross Craft

You can help your kids commemorate what they're learning about biblical history in a hands-on way! Check out this fun video of the Cross craft!

Christian Biographies for Kids | Christian History for Kids | Theology for Kids

"As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight." - Psalm 16:3, ESV  

Christian History Matters for Our Kids.

History matters. Now, more than ever, we see how important it is for our children to know and understand history and the Bible. Here's why:

• God is the sovereign ruler of all things. It's important for our kids to see his hand in the history of nations and in the lives of both peasants and kings. 
• Christian history is the story of our family history. Our kids get to see how people who love Jesus follow him.
• Understanding history can help our kids learn historic and biblical theology. They learn what the Bible says and what that means for us. They also see when the study of Scripture has taken important turns that have changed the Church.   
• Reading Christian biographies and history can be a wonderful way for kids to think outside their own time and culture. God's Church spans centuries and includes people from every nation.    
• Christian biographies help kids consider their own faith, walk with Jesus, and the impact their witness may one day have on others--and on history. 

Elementary-aged kids need middle grade resources that are fun, a little sassy, and that teach valuable lessons. 

The Who What Why Series is the perfect resource to teach your kids about history, while helping them apply biblical truths to their lives today.