Jesus Raised Lazarus
John 11
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
How long had Lazarus been in the tomb when Jesus arrived in Bethany? (four days, John 11:17)
Who did Martha say Jesus is? (the Messiah, the Son of God; John 11:27)
What happened when Jesus told Lazarus to come out? (Lazarus obeyed, John 11:44)
How can we know Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God?
Guide kids to think about what Jesus said about Himself, what others said about Jesus, and what Jesus’ actions communicated. Remind the kids that only God has power over death. Jesus is God the Son, and we can trust what the Bible says about Him.
What does it mean to live even if you die?
Direct kids to think about the new life we receive through Jesus. Help the kids think through both the abundant life we receive as soon as we become Christians and the resurrection and eternal life we are promised in the future. Eternal life starts right away.
How do you feel when you think about death?
Help kids process the complexity of grief. Remind kids that sadness about death is normal and healthy. Explain that death was not part of God’s original design for creation. Point out that Christians have hope even in sadness because we know that death is not the end for those in Christ. All believers who die are reunited with God and live in His perfect kingdom forever.
Elementary Discussion Questions
Why did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead?
Point out that Jesus could have healed Lazarus while he was sick. Instead, Jesus waited and Lazarus died. Jesus said Lazarus’ sickness would end not in death but in God’s glory. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead to show His power over death. Help kids recognize that God sometimes allows bad things to happen so that His glory might be displayed.
Jesus said, “Everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die—ever.” What did He mean? Do you believe this?
Invite kids to share their thoughts. Remind them that unless Jesus returns first, we will face physical death on earth. But Jesus gives us eternal life. Though our bodies may die, this physical death is temporary. When Jesus returns and sets up His kingdom, we will get new bodies and will live with Him forever.
How do you think someone who comes back to life from the dead might live differently? How should we live differently as Christians who have been brought from death to life?
Emphasize that when God gives us new life in Jesus, we should turn from our evil ways of sin and live for Him. God created us to do good works and share the good news of Jesus with the world.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: How does God care for His creation? God loves and rules over His creation according to His perfect plan.
Big Idea: Jesus has power over death.
Bible Verse to Memorize - He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14
Practice Catechism
Question 46: What is the Lord’s Supper?
Answer: Christ commanded all Christians to eat bread and to drink from the cup in thankful remembrance of him.
