JESUS WAS RAISED
MATTHEW 27–28; MARK 15–16; LUKE 23–24; JOHN 19-20
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
What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
When did Jesus rise from the dead?
How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus perfectly rules over everything.
Elementary Discussion Questions
Why was Mary crying when she went to the tomb?
Discuss how Mary was sad because she thought someone had taken Jesus away. Point out that she didn’t understand that Jesus was raised from the dead. Encourage kids to remember that her crying turned to joy when she saw Jesus is alive.
Is death the end for those who trust in Jesus? Why not?
Remind kids that because Jesus was raised from the dead, death has been defeated. Discuss how the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is given to those who trust in Him. Prompt kids to think about Jesus’ words to Martha in John 11: “Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die” (John 11:26).
Mary went and told the disciples that Jesus is alive. Who do you know that needs to hear the good news of Jesus’ resurrection?
Answers will vary. Remind kids that everyone needs to hear the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. Discuss how sin leads to death. Remind kids that those who do not trust in Jesus will die in their sin and be separated from God forever. Encourage kids to remind others that trusting in Jesus saves us from our sin and gives us eternal life.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus perfectly rules over the universe as the King of kings.
Big Idea: Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn’t stay dead. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and raised Jesus from the dead on the third day to reign as King over all creation.
Bible Verse to Memorize - “And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” Revelation 5:13
Practice Catechism
Question 10: What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments?
Answer: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in worship of God. Fifth, that we love and honor our father and our mother.
Question 11: What does God require in the sixth, seventh and eighth commandments?
Answer: Sixth, that awe do not hurt of hate our neighbor. Seventh, that we live purely and faithfully. Eighth, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else.
