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He Is Not Here—He Has Risen!

The Resurrection

Day 172of 180
Week 35of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus rose from the dead

2

Recognize the significance of the empty tomb

3

Experience joy in Jesus' resurrection

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 24:4-8

“While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling clothing. Being frightened, they bowed their faces to the earth. The men said to them, 'Why do you seek the living among the dead? He isn't here, but is risen!'”

— Luke 24:4-8 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's power over death and Jesus' triumph

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue construction paper
  • White paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Markers
  • BibleMouse Resurrection Printable Template
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're celebrating the most amazing news in history!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the empty tomb yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

The angels told the women at the tomb a wonderful surprise - Jesus is ALIVE!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's power brought Jesus back to life
  • Jesus defeated death forever
  • This means we can have hope
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the women felt?
  • Why is Jesus' resurrection important?
3Activity: Empty Tomb Scene (10 min)
craft

Create a 3D resurrection scene using BibleMouse craft template

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out tomb shape from template
  2. Fold paper to create 3D effect
  3. Add white 'cloth' inside to represent Jesus' burial garment
  4. Draw angels nearby
  5. Write 'He is Risen!' on craft
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add Scripture verse to artwork

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate Jesus' resurrection!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happened at the tomb?
  • Why is Jesus' resurrection special?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, that Jesus is alive and loves us!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Thomas seeing Jesus

💎 Memory Verse

John 20:29

“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

— John 20:29 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Resurrection Verse Hop: Write verse words on paper 'stones', place on floor, child hops from stone to stone while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Resurrection is central to Christian faith - Jesus conquered death

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use excited, joyful tone when discussing resurrection
  • Encourage child's questions
  • Connect lesson to child's understanding
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concept of resurrection

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about Jesus being alive

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing resurrection songs from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read additional resurrection stories from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

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