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He is Risen!

Jesus is Alive!

Day 159of 180
Week 32of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus came back to life after dying on the cross

2

Recognize the importance of the resurrection

3

Develop excitement about God's amazing power

Matthew 28:5-7

The angel answered and said to the women, 'Don't be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, just as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.'

Matthew 28:5-7 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's power over death and Jesus' promise fulfilled

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • White construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Crayons or markers
  • Resurrection eggs (optional)

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we're going to celebrate the most exciting day in history!

💭 Review Question: What happened at the tomb yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Jesus did something amazing that no one else could ever do - He came back to life after dying on the cross!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The women were sad when they went to the tomb
  • The angel told them Jesus was alive
  • Jesus defeated death forever
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the women felt?
  • Why is Jesus coming back to life so special?
3Activity: Empty Tomb Craft (8 min)
craft

Create a simple craft showing the empty tomb

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold white paper to create a tomb shape
  2. Cut a small opening for the tomb entrance
  3. Draw an angel nearby
  4. Color and decorate the scene
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents can pre-cut shapes

Challenge: Add more details to the scene

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate that Jesus is alive!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did the angel say?
  • Why is Jesus coming back to life important?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for sending Jesus and showing Your amazing power!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus appearing to His friends

Matthew 28:6

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.

Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Resurrection Verse Dance - Children act out the verse with jumping and excited movements when saying 'he has risen'

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith, showing God's power over death

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use excited, joyful tone when discussing the resurrection
  • Encourage child's wonder and amazement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find the concept of resurrection abstract

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement and understanding of Jesus being alive

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Resurrection Eggs to tell the story
  • Sing resurrection songs from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Act out the story with simple costumes

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