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The Empty Tomb

Proof of the Resurrection

Day 116of 180
Week 24of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the key events of Jesus' resurrection morning

2

Identify the significance of the empty tomb as proof of Jesus' resurrection

3

Develop a sense of wonder and joy at God's miraculous power

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 28:6

“He is not here, for he has risen, just as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.”

— Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates the fulfillment of Jesus' promise and the miraculous nature of His resurrection

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • White paper
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse Evidence Chart
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Begin by asking, 'What do you remember about what happened to Jesus on the cross?' Use the BibleMouse timeline to recap the previous lessons about Jesus' death and burial.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me why Jesus died on the cross?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson explores the amazing morning of Jesus' resurrection. We'll read from Matthew and John to understand how Jesus conquered death.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The women came to the tomb early in the morning
  • They found the stone rolled away
  • An angel announced Jesus had risen
  • The disciples saw the empty tomb
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think the women went to the tomb?
  • How do you think the disciples felt when they saw the empty tomb?
3Activity: Empty Tomb Evidence Craft (10 min)
narrative study

Create a visual representation of the resurrection evidence using the BibleMouse Evidence Chart

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper into sections
  2. Draw/write about the stone, grave clothes, angel's message
  3. Use the BibleMouse Printables Library for reference images
  4. Discuss what each piece of evidence means
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed templates from BibleMouse Resource Guide

Challenge: Write a short story from the perspective of one of the disciples

4Closing (3 min)

Review the key points of the resurrection story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happened at the tomb?
  • Why is the empty tomb important?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank you, God, for the miracle of Jesus' resurrection and the hope it gives us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus appearing to his disciples after rising from the dead!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.”

— 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Resurrection Verse Puzzle - Write each word of the memory verse on a separate paper strip. Scramble the strips and challenge the child to put them in the correct order while reciting the verse

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith, proving Jesus' power over death and sin

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Encourage questions
  • Focus on the hope and joy of the resurrection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of resurrection abstract

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Curiosity about the story, understanding of basic resurrection events

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing resurrection songs from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Act out the resurrection story as a family drama
  • Create a resurrection timeline using BibleMouse timeline materials

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