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What Happened After: Resurrection and Victory

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Sacrifice and Victory

Day 17of 180
Week 4of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Analyze the resurrection parallel in Chapter 16

2

Understand the symbolism of breaking the Stone Table

3

Explore the theme of victory over death and evil

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Corinthians 15:54

“But when this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then the word that is written will happen: 'Death is swallowed up in victory.'”

— 1 Corinthians 15:54 (WEB)

Parallels Aslan's resurrection and victory over death

📦 Materials Needed

  • Novel 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'
  • Colored pencils
  • Symbolism worksheet
  • Large poster board
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Recap previous chapter's events, focusing on Aslan's sacrifice. Ask students to share their emotional reactions.

💭 Review Question: What do you think will happen next after Aslan's sacrifice?
2Teaching (15 min)

Guided reading of Chapter 16, highlighting the resurrection scene and its biblical parallels.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The magic of the Stone Table breaking represents Christ's victory over death
  • Resurrection shows God's power to overcome evil
  • Sacrificial love is more powerful than dark magic
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is Aslan's resurrection similar to Jesus' resurrection?
  • What does this scene teach us about hope?
  • Why is sacrifice important in the story?
3Activity: Resurrection Symbolism Poster (10 min)
hands-on symbolic art

Create a group poster showing the symbolism of resurrection and victory

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster into sections representing death and resurrection
  2. Use symbols and colors to represent transformation
  3. Write key quotes from the chapter
  4. Include biblical references to resurrection
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw individual resurrection symbols

Challenge: Write a short comparative essay on biblical and Narnia resurrection themes

4Closing (5 min)

Summarize the day's key learnings about resurrection and victory

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does the broken Stone Table represent?
  • How does Aslan's resurrection give hope?
  • What does this teach us about God's power?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for the hope of resurrection and victory over darkness. Help us understand Your great love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the final battle and restoration of Narnia

💎 Memory Verse

1 Corinthians 15:57

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”

— 1 Corinthians 15:57 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a victory banner with the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Today's lesson explores the powerful resurrection theme in Narnia

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Discuss the difference between allegory and literal storytelling
  • Help child understand symbolic representation
  • Encourage questions about faith and resurrection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding complex symbolic meanings

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Depth of comprehension about sacrifice and victory

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Read resurrection accounts in the Gospels
  • Create a personal art project about hope and victory
  • Write a poem about overcoming darkness

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