Explain that after Jesus was arrested he was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into the mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink. Add egg whites to vinegar.
Eggs represent life.
Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus's followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Add 1 cup sugar to the bowl. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us.