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John 11:1-45
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (John)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Overtime! object lesson with puzzles and quiz
sermons4kids.com- That’s What Friends Are For lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- My Best Friend Is Jesus object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Recalls Lazarus to Life lesson
sundayschoolsources.com- Lazarus lesson with vocabulary, discussions, questions, memory work, etc.
gardenofpraise.com- Raising of Lazarus lesson with puzzles and quizzes
ministry-to-children.com- The Resurrection of Lazarus (Children’s Bible Lesson) John 11:32-44
ministry-to-children.com- I AM the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) lesson with activities
ministry-to-children.com- Sunday School Lesson (John 11:1-45) Jesus Raised Lazarus from the Dead
ministry-to-children.com- Children's Sermon: Jesus Raised Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-45)
childrensministry.com- Sunday School Lesson: Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead
missionbibleclass.org- Jesus Raises Lazarus lesson with activities
kidssundayschool.com- Unseen Faith object lesson. This object talk demonstrates how faith in our Lord can help us from being crushed by fear.
kidssundayschool.com- Do You Believe?
An activity to compare how easily children believe in things they have not seen to show how they can believe in an unseen God.
orthodoxpebbles.com- The Raising of Lazarus lesson with activities
word-sunday.com- Too Tired? Wake Up! (scroll down to Gospel)
rclblectionary.com- John 11:1-45 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 11:1-45 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 11:1-45 Junior High Lesson
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- Jesus raises Lazarus
supercoloring.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
sundayschoolzone.com- Jesus Raised Lazarus Coloring Page
cbcgb.org- Jesus Brings Lazarus Back to Life
craftingthewordofgod.com- Lazarus Raised From The Dead- Color By Number
teacherspayteachers.com- Lazarus Mini Book (FREE)
churchpublishing.org- John 11:1-45 (page 25)
flandersfamily.info- John 11:25
colorthebible.blogspot.com- John 11:25
ripplingbrooks.com- John 11:25 (scroll down to this)
christiancardsandgifts.com- John 11:25 (scroll down to this)
hopeink.com- John 11:25
thebestideasforkids.com- John 11:25 (scroll down to this)
coe22rockstorage.blob- John 11:25
kidsanswers.org- John 11:25
teacherspayteachers.com- John 11:25 (Free)
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 11:25
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 11:25-26
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 11:25, 26a
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- A Savior Who Weeps group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- That’s What Friends Are For group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- My Best Friend Is Jesus group activities (crafts)
daniellesplace.com- Lazarus Paper Doll craft
ministry-to-children.com- Craft Ideas: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
grassroots.com- The Death of Lazarus (scroll down to craft activity under Kids Church Activity)
christiangamesandcrafts.com- Lazarus Mummy Doll Bible Crafts and Lazarus Mummy Roll Bible Craft
ministryark.com- Raising Lazarus Printable Craft
teacherspayteachers.com- Lazarus Lives! Lift-the-Flap (FREE)
craftingthewordofgod.com- Lazarus Come To Me & Paper Plate Lazarus (scroll down to these two crafts)
childrensbiblelessons.blogspot.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus From The Dead Craft
sundayschoolcrafts.net- Jesus Raised Lazarus From The Dead Craft
ourkidthings.com- Mummy Paper Plate Lacing Craft
theinspirationedit.com- Mummy Painted Rocks
123homeschool4me.com- Cute Lazarus Craft for Kids
Jesus I am Crafts
craftingthewordofgod.com- Jesus I Am
biblecraftsbyjenny.weebly.com- I Am Paper Ribbon Craft
ministry-to-children.com- Craft: “I Am his” bookmarks (scroll down to this)
christianitycove.com- Jesus “I AM” Crowns Bible Craft
biblesongsandmore.com- I Am Pocket Book
kids.cornerstonechurch.co.- Jesus I Am Spinning Wheel
cindyderosier.com- John 11:25 Craft
eerdlings.com- Resurrection Life Egg
tractdepot.blogspot.com- John 11:25 He Lives Handprint Sign Craft Kit (you can also make this with construction paper)
orientaltrading.com- He Has Risen John 11:25 Craft (you can also make this with construction paper)
Games
sermons4kids.com- A Savior Who Weeps group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- That’s What Friends Are For group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- My Best Friend Is Jesus group activities (games)
childrensministry.com- Lazarus Race
kidssundayschool.com- In The Tomb, Out of The Tomb game
daniellesplace.com- Lazarus or Leprosy Bible Lesson Crafts and Activities Ideas
Lazarus Come Out Bible Game and Craft
Wrap Lazarus Sunday School Game
Bible Verse Review Game
Unwrap Lazarus Bible Review Game
Lazarus Come Out, Lazarus Go In
Spitball Float (Jesus Raises Lazarus)- As your kids explore the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, they’ll discover just how powerful God is. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 96).
Puzzles & Worksheets
grassroots.com.au- Lazarus Dot-to-Dot (scroll down to this and click on Children’s Activity to print out)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus (Maze)
sermons4kids.com- Overtime (Maze)
static1.squarespace.com- Maze
craftingthewordofgod.com- Lazarus Raised From The Dead Jigsaw Puzzle Printable
Jesus’ friend Lazarus died and was laid in a tomb. What happened next? Join up the dots to find out. (More 365 Activities for Kids, November 1)
Lazarus Comes Back to Life- Look at the pictures below. These are the people from our story. Do you know which one is Jesus? Write JESUS under His picture. Mary is wearing a shawl on her head. Can you find her? Write her name. Martha has her hands in the air praising God. Write her name. Which one do you think is Lazarus? Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 33).
Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead- The fruit on this tree is all mixed up. See if you can unscramble every word on each piece of fruit. Then match the numbers and write the word in the blank. This Bible verse is what Jesus told Lazarus’ sisters before He performed this miracle. (Red Hot Bible Puzzles, by Nancy I. Sanders, page 43).
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Overtime (Word Search)
akidsheart.com- John 11:25 Word Search
wordmint.com- 11:25 Word Search
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- Overtime (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (Jumble)
sermons4kids.com- Overtime (Cryptogram)
childrenschapel.org- John 11:25 Cryptogram
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (Multiple Choice)
gardenofpraise.com- Multiple Choice
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Comforts Lazarus’ Sisters (Fill in the Blank)
sermons4kids.com- Overtime (Fill in the Blank)
gardenofpraise.com- John 11:25-27 (Fill in the Blank)
gardenofpraise.com- John 11:1-46 (Fill in the Blank with word bank)
static1.squarespace.com- Fill in the Blanks (page 5 & 6)
calvarycurriculum.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus # 207 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.
apcurriculum.com- Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead Fill in the Blank & Word Search Activity
sdc.me.uk- John 11:1-45 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- John 11:1-45 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
jesuswalk.com- I Am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:1-54) lesson with questions that can easily be made into a worksheet
bibleversestudy.com- Questions for John 11 Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
whyteridgebaptist.ca- John 11:1-44 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
biblestudycourses.org- John 11:1-44 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- Sickness for the Glory of God – John 11:1-16 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- The Man Who Can Raise the Dead – John 11:17-45 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode
Questions about Jesus's timing and love
• Why did Jesus wait until Lazarus had been dead four days? When Jesus received news that his friend Lazarus was ill, he intentionally waited two more days before traveling to Bethany, where Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha lived. By the time Jesus arrived, Lazarus had been in the tomb for four days, a detail that emphasized the certainty of his death and made the subsequent miracle undeniable. This was so that Jesus could demonstrate his power over death itself and lead his disciples to deeper belief.
• How does Jesus's love for Lazarus reconcile with his delay? The Gospel explicitly states, "Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus" (John 11:5), assuring readers that the delay was not due to a lack of compassion. Instead, it was for a greater purpose: "This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it" (John 11:4). This shows that God's timing operates on a different, divine plane than human expectations.
Questions about Jesus's humanity and divinity
• Why did Jesus weep if he knew he would raise Lazarus? "Jesus wept" (John 11:35), the shortest verse in the Bible, offers a profound insight into Jesus's humanity. His tears were not just an expression of mourning over Lazarus's death but of his deep empathy and solidarity with the grief of Mary, Martha, and the other mourners. He was "deeply moved in spirit and troubled" by the pain that sin and death inflict on humanity, even while knowing he was about to defeat it in this specific instance.
• How does Jesus's behavior demonstrate both his humanity and his divinity? In this passage, Jesus is portrayed as fully human and fully divine. His human emotions are clear in his sorrow and weeping, while his divine nature is evident in his authority over death. He expresses a human response to grief but performs a divine act to provide resurrection life. This tension underscores his unique identity as the God-man.
Questions about faith and belief
• What is the significance of the statement "I am the resurrection and the life"? This is one of Jesus's seven "I AM" statements in the Gospel of John, which uses language reminiscent of God's self-revelation to Moses. By declaring, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" (John 11:25), Jesus proclaims that eternal life is not a future event, but a present reality found in a relationship with him.
• How does this story teach about faith in the face of suffering? The different reactions of Martha and Mary provide a lesson on faith. Both sisters say, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died" (John 11:21, 32). Martha's statement is combined with her theological understanding of a future resurrection, but Jesus challenges her to believe in his power in the present. The subsequent miracle rewards her renewed belief, showing that faith can be challenged and strengthened by trials.
Questions about consequences
• Why did the raising of Lazarus lead the religious leaders to plot Jesus's death? Many who witnessed the miracle believed in Jesus, but some reported it to the Pharisees, whose disbelief was hardened. The Sanhedrin, the Jewish high council, feared that Jesus's growing popularity would lead to a Roman intervention that would strip them of their power. At the high priest Caiaphas's urging, they determined that Jesus must die for the good of the nation, unwittingly fulfilling a prophecy about Jesus dying for all people (John 11:47-53).
• What is the difference between Lazarus's "resurrection" and Jesus's? Lazarus's return to life was a "resuscitation," meaning he was restored to his earthly life and would eventually die again. Jesus's resurrection, which came later, was a transformation into an immortal, glorified body. The raising of Lazarus served as a "foreshadowing" or sign that pointed to Jesus's ultimate victory over death through his own resurrection.
What's the significance of Jesus's 'I AM' statements in John's Gospel?
The "I am" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John are significant because they connect him to the eternal, divine identity of God as revealed in the Old Testament. By using the phrase "I am" (egō eimi in Greek), Jesus declares divine authority, describes his mission, and highlights his unique relationship with God the Father.
Connection to the Old Testament
The meaning of "I am" comes from the story of the burning bush in Exodus 3.
• When Moses asked God for his name, God replied, "I AM WHO I AM," and instructed Moses to tell the Israelites, "I AM has sent me to you".
• For a Jewish audience, Jesus's use of this divine formula was unmistakable. It was a direct claim to share the same nature and name as the God of Israel.
• The reaction of the religious leaders confirms their understanding of his claim. In John 8:59, after Jesus declares, "Before Abraham was, I am," they pick up stones to stone him for blasphemy.
Two types of "I am" statements
In John's Gospel, Jesus makes two kinds of "I am" statements: absolute and metaphorical.
Absolute "I am" statements
These stand alone without a predicate, directly echoing God's self-declaration in Exodus.
• "Before Abraham was, I am" (John 8:58): This statement explicitly asserts Jesus's eternal pre-existence and divine nature, shocking his listeners.
• "It is I" (John 6:20): When the disciples see Jesus walking on water, he calms their fears with the phrase egō eimi. In this moment, Jesus reveals power over creation.
• "I am he" (John 18:5–6): When the arresting soldiers come to seize Jesus, his declaration of "I am he" causes them to fall backward to the ground. The phrase reveals divine power and authority, even as he submits to arrest.
The seven metaphorical "I am" statements
These statements use common imagery to illustrate Jesus's identity and mission, often following one of his miracles.
• "I am the bread of life" (John 6:35): After feeding the 5,000, Jesus explains that he is the true source of spiritual nourishment, offering eternal satisfaction that surpasses the temporary manna given in the desert.
• "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12): Following the healing of the man born blind, Jesus declares himself the light that guides humanity out of the darkness of sin and ignorance.
• "I am the door (or gate)" (John 10:9): Jesus proclaims himself the exclusive way to salvation and entry into God's family, offering security and access to abundant life.
• "I am the good shepherd" (John 10:11): This metaphor explains Jesus's loving care, protection, and willingness to sacrifice his life for his sheep.
• "I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25): Made before he raises Lazarus from the dead, this statement reveals Jesus's authority over death itself, offering eternal life to those who believe in him.
• "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6): Jesus states that he is the sole path to the Father, presenting himself as the embodiment of God's reality and the source of true spiritual life.
• "I am the true vine" (John 15:1): As the final metaphorical "I am," Jesus uses the imagery of a vine to explain the importance of a believer's connection with him to bear spiritual fruit.
Snacks
pillsbury.com- Crescent Mummy Dogs
hunnyimhomediy.com- Easy Mummy Pizza with String Cheese Bandages
danyabanya.com- Mummy Fruit Snacks
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