Easter is a powerful and joyful celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection—a time when Christians around the world rejoice in the victory over sin and death. While traditions like Easter egg hunts, festive meals, and family gatherings are common, one beautiful way to infuse Scripture into your Easter celebration is by using Easter Egg Scripture Strips.
These small pieces of paper, each containing a Bible verse, can be folded and tucked inside plastic Easter eggs. Whether you’re organizing a family activity, a Sunday school project, or a community event, this creative idea turns a fun tradition into a faith-building experience.
In this article, we’ll share 40 Scripture verses ideal for Easter egg strips, grouped by theme. Each passage comes from the New International Version (NIV) for clarity and accessibility. We’ll also include suggestions for how to use them and why they matter.
Why Use Scripture Strips in Easter Eggs?
Incorporating Scripture into Easter egg hunts is more than just a creative twist—it’s an opportunity to teach children and remind adults about the true meaning of Easter. It shifts the focus from candy and bunnies to the heart of the Gospel: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Benefits include:
- Encouraging Scripture memorization
- Sparking meaningful conversations
- Creating opportunities for family devotionals
- Sharing the Gospel with guests and neighbors
40 Easter Egg Scripture Strips
Each of the following verses can be printed on small strips of paper and placed inside Easter eggs. You can also color-code the eggs to group verses by theme!
1. Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities…”
2. Isaiah 53:6
“We all, like sheep, have gone astray… and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
3. Zechariah 9:9
“See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey…”
4. Psalm 22:16
“They pierce my hands and my feet.”
5. Isaiah 50:6
“I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard…”
6. Matthew 26:28
“This is my blood… poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
7. Matthew 27:46
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
8. Luke 22:42
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
9. Luke 23:34
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
10. John 19:30
“It is finished.”
11. Mark 15:25
“It was nine in the morning when they crucified him.”
12. Matthew 27:59-60
“Joseph took the body… and placed it in his own new tomb…”
13. John 19:34
“One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water.”
14. Isaiah 53:9
“He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death…”
15. John 19:38
“Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus…”
16. Matthew 28:6
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.”
17. Luke 24:6-7
“Remember how he told you… ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over… be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’”
18. Mark 16:6
“You are looking for Jesus… He has risen! He is not here.”
19. John 20:1
“Early on the first day of the week… Mary Magdalene went to the tomb…”
20. Matthew 28:9
“Suddenly Jesus met them. ‘Greetings,’ he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him.”
21. John 20:19
“Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!'”
22. Luke 24:39
“Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see…”
23. John 20:27
“Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side…”
24. Matthew 28:18-20
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me… go and make disciples…”
25. John 21:12
“Jesus said to them, ‘Come and have breakfast.'”
26. Romans 6:9
“Christ was raised from the dead… death no longer has mastery over him.”
27. Romans 10:9
“If you declare… ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe… God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
28. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
“Christ died for our sins… he was buried… he was raised on the third day…”
29. Colossians 2:13-14
“He forgave us all our sins… nailing it to the cross.”
30. Ephesians 1:20
“He exerted… when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand…”
31. Colossians 3:1
“Since… you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above…”
32. Philippians 3:10
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection…”
33. Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”
34. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come…”
35. Romans 8:11
“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you…”
36. 1 Peter 1:3
“He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ…”
37. 1 Thessalonians 4:14
“We believe that Jesus died and rose again…”
38. John 11:25
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live…”
39. Revelation 1:18
“I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever!”
40. Hebrews 7:25
“He is able to save completely those who come to God through him…”
How to Use These Easter Egg Scripture Strips
Here are a few creative ways to make these verses part of your Easter celebrations:
1. Easter Egg Hunt with a Purpose
Print the verses on small slips of paper.
Place one inside each plastic egg along with candy or a small treat.
After the hunt, have everyone read their verses aloud in order to retell the Easter story.
2. Family Devotional Series
Begin 40 days before Easter and open one egg per day.
Read and discuss the verse as a family.
Pray together and reflect on the significance of Christ’s journey to the cross and beyond.
3. Church or Sunday School Activity
Use the Scripture strips in children’s ministries.
Include a matching activity where kids connect the verse to the Easter event it represents.
Offer coloring pages or crafts alongside each verse.
4. Gifts and Outreach
Hand out Easter eggs with Scripture to neighbors or during community events.
Share the hope of the resurrection in a loving and gentle way.
Conclusion
Easter Egg Scripture Strips are more than just a fun twist on tradition—they are tools for sharing the Gospel in a creative, memorable way. Each verse in this list leads us deeper into the heart of the Easter story: Jesus’ love, sacrifice, and triumph over death.
By placing these verses into the hands—and hearts—of those around us, we pass on the most important truth of all: He is risen! Let these 40 verses remind you, your family, and your community of the joy, hope, and new life found in Jesus Christ.
Whether you’re planning a hunt or simply reflecting on God’s Word, may this Easter be filled with resurrection power and lasting faith.
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