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The Resurrection of Lazarus
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The Resurrection of Lazarus

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Story summary

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.

Where it is in the Bible: John 11:1-44

Lesson for kids

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

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  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"?

The full story: The Resurrection of Lazarus

Part 1

Lazarus was a great friend of Jesus, but he became very sick and died. His sisters, Martha and Mary, were very sad and cried a lot.

When Jesus arrived, He also cried because He loved Lazarus very much. But Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life!"

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

Part 2

Jesus went to the tomb and shouted very loudly, "Lazarus, come out!" And, to everyone's surprise, Lazarus walked out, alive and well!

It was a wonderful miracle that showed Jesus has power over all things, even over life and death!

"'Lazarus, come out!' And the man who had been dead came out. — John 11:43-44

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