Lesson kit: The Resurrection of Lazarus

Lesson aim

Jesus has power over life and death, and he cries with us when we are sad.

Key verse

“Jesus said, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even if they die.'” John 11:25

Lesson plan

1. 1

   Welcome · 5 minutes

   Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

2. 2

   The story · 10 minutes

   Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

   Open on the big screen →
3. 3

   Talk · 10 minutes

   Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

4. 4

   Activity · 10 minutes

   Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

5. 5

   Closing prayer · 2 minutes

   Close by thanking God for what you learned today. Jesus has power over life and death, and he cries with us when we are sad.

Discussion questions

1. Why did Jesus cry?
2. What did Jesus say at the tomb?
3. What does it mean that Jesus is "the resurrection and the life"?

Summary for the teacher

Lazarus, Jesus’ friend, got sick and died. His sisters, Martha and Mary, cried a lot. Jesus cried too and said: "I am the resurrection and the life". He went to the tomb, had the stone rolled away, and called out loudly: "Lazarus, come out!". Lazarus came out alive, and everyone was amazed.