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Jesus Dies and Rises Again

God's Big Story Review

Day 175of 180
Week 35of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus died on the cross to save us from sin

2

Recognize that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive

3

Feel God's amazing love for people

Matthew 28:6

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

Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' power over death and His promise fulfilled

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse timeline pictures
  • White paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • Cross-shaped paper cutout

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're going to learn about the most amazing day in God's big story!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Jesus loved us so much that He died on the cross to take away our sins. But the amazing part is - He didn't stay dead!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus was hurt and died on the cross
  • God raised Jesus back to life
  • Jesus is alive forever!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Jesus' friends felt when He died?
  • How do you think they felt when they saw Jesus alive?
3Activity: Easter Story Craft (8 min)
celebration

Create a resurrection scene showing Jesus is alive

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a tomb on white paper
  2. Cut out a cross
  3. Color a picture of Jesus
  4. Place Jesus outside the tomb
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with cutting and drawing

Challenge: Add more details to the scene

4Closing (3 min)

Review the big moments of Jesus' death and resurrection

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who died on the cross?
  • Is Jesus still alive?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us so much that You died and came back to life for us!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how the whole Bible tells one big story about God's love

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Loves Me Hand Motion Game: Children make a heart shape with hands while saying each part of the verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the core of Christian faith - Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, clear language
  • Focus on God's love more than graphic details
  • Encourage questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of resurrection confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's emotional response and understanding of love

Extension Activities

  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' together
  • Act out the resurrection story with stuffed animals
  • Look at BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional resurrection activities

Ready for Tomorrow?

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