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Jesus Is Alive Forever

The Empty Tomb

Day 150of 180
Week 30of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus came back to life

2

Learn that Jesus conquered death

3

Feel excited about God's amazing love

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 28:6

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

— Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's power and Jesus' promise fulfilled

📦 Materials Needed

  • White cloth
  • Toy stone
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Picture of empty tomb
  • Happy worship music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're celebrating the most amazing news ever!

💭 Review Question: What happened at the tomb yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Jesus is alive! He beat death and came back to life to show how much He loves us!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The tomb was empty
  • Jesus promised He would rise again
  • God's power is bigger than anything
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the disciples felt?
  • Why is Jesus being alive so special?
3Activity: Resurrection Celebration Dance (6 min)
worship

Children act out the resurrection story with movement

📝 Instructions:
  1. Pretend to be in a dark tomb
  2. When leader says 'Jesus is alive!', jump up and dance
  3. Sing a happy worship song together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just stand up and clap

Challenge: Create a short dramatic play about the resurrection

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate that Jesus is alive forever!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where was Jesus?
  • Is Jesus still alive today?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, Jesus, for loving us and being alive!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll hear about Mary seeing Jesus

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 28:6

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

— Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along motion game where children jump up when saying 'He has risen!'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Resurrection is the core of Christian faith

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use excited, joyful tone
  • Encourage children's questions
  • Make learning fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concept of resurrection

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement and engagement with the story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Resurrection Coloring Page
  • Make a 'Jesus is Alive' craft from BibleMouse Printables Library

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