Say to the children, “If we are honest, it’s difficult to believe Jesus really cares about us when hard things happen to us or to someone we love.” What did Jesus do when He found out that Lazarus was sick? Stayed where He was two more days. Does Jesus love us even when He allows bad things to happen to us? Yes. Does Jesus care about us when we are upset about something? Yes. Does Jesus see what is happening to us? Yes. Reinforce the lesson by asking questions. Use different voices as you read and stop to involve the children in the story. Ask the second group of children to listen to what they learn about Martha’s responses, and have the third group identify Jesus’ responses. Prior to reading the story, divide the group of children into three groups and ask one group to listen for all they learn about Mary’s responses.

Have the children repeat the names of each person.

Counter-cross stitch picture (that exposes both sides).Įstablish the lesson by briefly explaining the key people to the story and by showing the pictures of Jesus, Mary, Martha, Lazarus, Thomas, and disciples and their role in the story.

Often you can find decent pictures in a good story Bible.

Visual Aids: Pictures of Jesus, Mary, Martha, Lazarus, Thomas, and Disciples (optional).

Prepare beforehand a copy with the important points highlighted to be sure to give specific explanation on them.

Children express their understanding of Jesus’ knowledge about the events that He allows to happen in our lives.Ĭurriculum Target Age: Kindergarten – 5th grade.

Children express what they understand about Jesus from the story by identifying the point of the lesson.

Children express their knowledge of the key people and events in this passage by retelling the story to the children.

Please leave comments about this lesson plan in the form at the bottom of this page. This material will work as a Sunday School lesson about Lazarus or in Children’s Church. This is a key Bible story where Jesus demonstrates his power over the grave.

This Bible lesson for children is from John 11:1-44 where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.

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