NEXT, place the pecans in the zipper baggie, and let children beat the pecans with the wooden spoon to break then into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 t. vinegar into the mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink.
Eggs represent life.
Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let each child taste it. Brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin.