Jesus Raises Lazarus

Mary and Martha sent for Jesus when their brother, Lazarus, got sick. When Jesus arrived at the home of these good friends, Lazarus had already been dead for four days and was buried in a tomb. Jesus raised Lazarus back to life.

Before raising Lazarus, Jesus grieved with his friends. Jesus cares when we are sad.

Bible verses used in this episode:

• John 11:1-46
• 1 Peter 5:6-7
• Romans 8:35-39
• Hebrews 4:15-16

Outline:

1. Lazarus is sick, so Jesus is asked to come (John 11:1-3)
2. Jesus responds to the news (John 11:4-16)
3. Jesus talks to Martha and Mary (John 11:17-37)
4. Jesus raises Lazarus (John 11:38-44)
5. People react (John 11:45-46)

Tips for teaching:

• Children can sing the song "Cast Your Burdens."
• For a game, children can have a race to wrap toilet paper around someone and then unwind it again without breaking it,
• Children can list their worries and concerns, and then the class can pray for them.
• Adults can explore the meaning of the glory of God.  Read John 11 verses 4 and 40.  Talk about how the raising of Lazarus reveals the glory of God.
• What does the "glory of God" mean in your life?

Full teaching instructions available free from Mission Bible Class:
Bible Lesson:  Jesus Raises Lazarus 

Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

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