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Raising Lazarus from the Dead

John: Encounters with Jesus

Day 78of 180
Week 16of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Jesus demonstrates His power over death

2

Analyze the emotional responses of Jesus and those around Him in the story

3

Recognize Jesus' compassion and divine nature

📖 Scripture Connection

John 11:25-26

“Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.'”

— John 11:25-26 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' power over death and promise of eternal life

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • White paper
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse character study worksheet
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson explores one of Jesus' most amazing miracles - bringing Lazarus back to life! Let's discover how Jesus shows His power and love.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus' conversations in our previous lessons?
2Teaching (10 min)

Read John 11:1-44 together, pausing to discuss key moments

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus loved Mary, Martha, and Lazarus
  • Jesus waited two days before coming to help
  • Jesus wept, showing His deep human emotions
  • Jesus called Lazarus out of the tomb
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think Jesus waited before coming?
  • How did Mary and Martha feel when Lazarus died?
  • What does this miracle teach us about Jesus?
3Activity: Lazarus Life Timeline (12 min)
miracle study

Create a visual timeline of Lazarus' miraculous story using the BibleMouse character study worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a timeline on your worksheet
  2. Illustrate key moments from the story
  3. Write short descriptions for each event
  4. Color and decorate your timeline
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn timeline with blank spaces to fill in

Challenge: Add additional historical context about burial practices

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the miracle and its significance

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus do in this story?
  • How does this miracle show Jesus' power?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank Jesus for His power over death and His love for us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus washing the disciples' feet

💎 Memory Verse

John 14:6

“Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”

— John 14:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Puzzle: Cut the verse into individual words, mix them up, and have the student reassemble the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This miracle occurs shortly before Jesus' own death and resurrection

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage emotional connection to the story
  • Help child understand the deeper spiritual meanings
  • Be prepared for questions about death
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of resurrection difficult to understand

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy and understanding of Jesus' compassion

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a dramatic reenactment of the Lazarus story
  • Research burial practices in ancient Israel
  • Write a journal entry from Lazarus' perspective

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