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Jesus in the Tomb

The Empty Tomb

Day 146of 180
Week 30of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus died and was placed in a tomb

2

Learn how Jesus' friends cared for His body

3

Begin to recognize God's love through Jesus' sacrifice

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 27:59-60

“Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean white linen cloth, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut out in the rock. Then he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed.”

— Matthew 27:59-60 (WEB)

Demonstrates the care Jesus' friends had for Him after His death

📦 Materials Needed

  • White cloth
  • Large smooth stone
  • BibleMouse tomb picture
  • Soft blanket
  • Gentle background music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today, we're learning about how Jesus' friends took care of Him after He died

💭 Review Question: What do you remember about Jesus' love from our last lesson?
2Teaching (5 min)

After Jesus died on the cross, His friends wanted to take care of His body

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus' friend Joseph wrapped Him in a clean white cloth
  • They placed Jesus in a special tomb carved in a rock
  • They rolled a big stone in front of the tomb
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Jesus' friends felt?
  • Why did they want to take care of Jesus?
3Activity: Gentle Tomb Experience (6 min)
storytelling

Create a gentle, soft 'tomb' experience using a blanket and stone

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out a soft blanket
  2. Gently wrap a doll or stuffed animal in a white cloth
  3. Carefully place the 'Jesus' in the blanket 'tomb'
  4. Roll a large stone in front of the opening
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just wrap a doll gently

Challenge: Act out the entire Bible story with more details

4Closing (3 min)

Remember how much Jesus loves us

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did Jesus' friends put Him?
  • What did they use to cover the tomb?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us so much

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how Jesus' friends felt sad

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 28:6

“He is not here. He has risen, just as He said.”

— Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper Game: Quietly repeat the verse, getting softer each time until children are giggling and whispering

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of Jesus' burial gently

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use a soft, calm voice
  • Focus on God's love, not scary details
  • Let children ask questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel sad or confused about death

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Compassionate response, curiosity about the story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Tomb coloring page
  • Sing a gentle song about Jesus' love

Ready for Tomorrow?

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