6. Jesus wears crown. John 19:5

5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, "Here is the man!"

“Crown of Hardship”

Mixed media

Preschool through 5th grade children of West Market Street UMC

Jesus wore a crown of thorns because he was the “king” of the Jews and people wanted to make fun of him. Jesus wore the purple robe because purple was a royal color, so they made fun of him by pretending he was the “king.”

—written by Eliza Jane, age 9