Jesus is Alive!
Understand that Jesus' friends were very sad after His death
Learn that God had a special plan even when things seemed hopeless
Begin to comprehend God's love through Jesus' sacrifice
“When evening had come, a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus, came and asked for Jesus' body. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut out in the rock. He rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb and went away. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.”
— Matthew 27:57-61 (WEB)Shows the sadness and care of Jesus' friends after His death
In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about a very sad day when Jesus' friends were feeling very lonely and confused.
After Jesus died, His friends were very sad. They didn't understand that God was working out a special plan of love.
Create a simple craft to help children understand the sadness of that day
Simpler: Pre-tear tissue paper for younger children
Challenge: Add a simple drawing of the tomb
Remember, even when things seem sad, God always has a plan of love
Dear God, thank You that You love us even when we are sad
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the women who visited Jesus' tomb
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.”
— Matthew 28:6 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Angel Hop: Create paper angels and place them around the room. When the verse is said, children hop to a different angel
This lesson helps children understand complex emotions and God's love
Young children may find the concept of death difficult to understand
Compassion and understanding about feelings