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The Empty Tomb

The Resurrection: Jesus Defeats Death

Day 126of 180
Week 26of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection

2

Identify key details from the four Gospel narratives about the empty tomb

3

Recognize the significance of Jesus' resurrection for Christian faith

📖 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 miracle of resurrection

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Colored pencils
  • Notebook
  • BibleMouse Resurrection Timeline Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Let's recap what we learned about Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.

💭 Review Question: What did Jesus accomplish through His death?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today, we'll explore the amazing story of Jesus' resurrection from all four Gospels.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The women's discovery of the empty tomb
  • Different perspectives from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
  • The significance of Jesus rising from the dead
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What emotions do you think the disciples felt when they heard about the empty tomb?
  • Why is the resurrection so important to Christian believers?
3Activity: Gospel Resurrection Comparison (12 min)
discussion

Create a side-by-side comparison of the resurrection accounts from the four Gospels

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide your notebook page into four columns
  2. Label each column with a Gospel writer's name
  3. List key details from each account
  4. Note similarities and differences
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use the BibleMouse Resurrection Timeline Worksheet

Challenge: Research extra-biblical historical sources about the resurrection

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on the incredible miracle of Jesus' resurrection

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about Jesus' resurrection today?
  • Why is the empty tomb so important?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for the hope of resurrection and eternal life

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll explore the evidence for the resurrection

💎 Memory Verse

1 Corinthians 15:20

“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”

— 1 Corinthians 15:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Resurrection Verse Puzzle - Write each word of the verse on a separate puzzle piece, then have the student assemble the puzzle while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

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

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage curiosity and questions
  • Help child see the consistency across Gospel accounts
  • Connect the resurrection to God's larger redemption plan
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding the supernatural nature of the resurrection

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine interest and thoughtful questions about the resurrection story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a dramatic retelling of the resurrection story
  • Draw an illustrated timeline of Easter events
  • Listen to BibleMouse Resurrection Song Collection

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