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He is Risen!

Jesus is Alive!

Day 159of 180
Week 32of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

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

📖 Scripture Connection

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)
📚 Step-by-Step

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

💎 Memory Verse

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'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

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

🚀 Want More?

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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