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Jesus Arrives Too Late

Jesus Brings Lazarus Back

Day 167of 180
Week 34of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus has power over death

2

Learn that God's timing is different from human timing

3

Develop empathy for others who are grieving

📖 Scripture Connection

John 11:17-27

“When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.”

— John 11:17-27 (WEB)

Shows Jesus' divine power and compassion

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Tomb picture or box
  • Stone or paper representing a stone
  • Sad/happy face masks
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about a time when Jesus seemed to arrive too late

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus caring for sick people yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus knew Lazarus was sick, but He didn't rush right away. When He arrived, Lazarus had already died.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Mary and Martha were very sad
  • They wondered why Jesus didn't come sooner
  • Jesus loved this family very much
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Mary and Martha felt?
  • Have you ever felt sad when someone you love was hurting?
3Activity: Tomb and Stone Activity (10 min)
interactive drama

Act out the story using a box as a tomb and a stone to cover the entrance

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a child to be Jesus
  2. Another child can be Lazarus
  3. Place 'Lazarus' in the 'tomb'
  4. Cover with the 'stone'
  5. Jesus calls Lazarus to come out
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just pretend to be in the tomb

Challenge: Add more dramatic storytelling elements

4Closing (3 min)

God's timing is perfect, even when it doesn't make sense to us

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happened when Jesus arrived?
  • Who did Jesus bring back to life?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You that You are always with us, even when things seem sad

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jesus cried with His friends

💎 Memory Verse

John 20:31

“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.”

— John 20:31 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Dance: Do a simple dance move for each word, helping children physically engage with the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson teaches about God's sovereignty and compassion

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language about death
  • Validate children's emotions
  • Emphasize God's love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might be confused about death and resurrection

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathetic responses, understanding of Jesus' power

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'tomb' craft using a shoebox
  • Draw pictures of the story
  • Sing a BibleMouse song about Jesus' miracles

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