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The Empty Tomb

Mark: Jesus' Final Week

Day 70of 180
Week 14of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the significance of Jesus' resurrection

2

Identify key details from Mark 16:1-8

3

Recognize the hope of eternal life through Christ

📖 Scripture Connection

Mark 16:6

“He said to them, 'Don't be alarmed. You seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen! He is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him!'”

— Mark 16:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's power over death and fulfillment of prophecy

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • White paper
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Journal
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap yesterday's lesson about Jesus' crucifixion

💭 Review Question: What happened to Jesus on the cross?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring the resurrection morning from Mark's perspective

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Women coming to the tomb
  • Stone rolled away
  • Angel's message of hope
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the women felt?
  • Why is the resurrection important?
3Activity: Empty Tomb Storytelling Craft (12 min)
resurrection study

Create a visual representation of the resurrection story

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold white paper to create tomb scene
  2. Draw tomb entrance
  3. Create movable stone
  4. Illustrate moment of resurrection
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-drawn template with stickers

Challenge: Write a first-person narrative from a witness's perspective

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on God's promise of new life

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus defeat?
  • How does this change our understanding of life and death?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for the hope of resurrection and eternal life

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how this event changes everything

💎 Memory Verse

Mark 1:15

“The time has come. The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

— Mark 1:15 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Resurrection Verse Relay: Write each word of the verse on a separate paper, scatter around room, have child collect and arrange in correct order

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith, demonstrating God's power and love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be sensitive to child's emotional processing
  • Emphasize hope over fear
  • Use age-appropriate language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concept of resurrection

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Curiosity about eternal life, questions about death

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Watch BibleMouse resurrection animated short
  • Create a Holy Week timeline
  • Discuss how resurrection changes our understanding of life

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