Overview Jesus the Word An Angel Visits Mary Simeon and Anna Flight to Egypt Boy in the Temple Jesus the Word Epiphany John the Baptist The Baptism of Jesus The Lamb of God Tempted Calling the Disciples Wedding at Cana Woman at the Well The Beatitudes Love Your Enemies Do Not Worry Build Your House on the Rock The Man with a Shriveled Hand The Widow of Nain Jesus Calms a Storm The Mustard Seed The Man in the Caves The Man Born Blind Four Friends Mary and Martha The Lord's Prayer Jesus and the Children Transfiguration The Good Samaritan The Parable of the Fig Tree The Danger of Riches The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin The Lost Son The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Ten Men Healed Man Born Blind Lazarus Jesus Talks about God's House Promise of the Holy Spirit The Rich Young Man The Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak Jairus' Daughter The Parable of Talents Sending the Twelve Peter's Faith Feeding the 5000 Share God's Love The Ten Bridesmaids The Wrong People Heal in Jesus' Name James and John Ask for Seats of Honour Sheep and Goats Christ the King Zacchaeus A Woman Washes Jesus' Feet Palm Sunday Jesus Cleanses the Temple Parable of the Vineyard The Wedding Banquet Paying Taxes The Greatest Commandment Be Humble The Sadducees’ Question Jesus the Vine The Empty Tomb Thomas and Jesus The Road to Emmaus The Disciples Fish Again The Great Commission Jesus' Ascension

Bible Texts:

 John 11:1-45

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Mary, Martha, and Lazarus,"  DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.236

"Lazarus," Spark Story Bible, p.440

"The Death of Lazarus” and “Lazarus Comes Back to Life,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.284-285

"Lazarus Lives Again,” The Beginner's Bible, p. 418

"Mary, Martha, and Lazarus," The Usborne Children's Bible, p. 112

“A Family Tragedy,” The Lion Bible for Children p. 274

 

Children's Story Resources

Deer in the Hollow by Efner Tudor Holmes, Illustrated by Marlowe de Christopher

Seth has a special connection with the animals of the forest. His concern for them causes him to risk his own health in caring for them. When he ventures out into the forest on a winter night to protect some deer, he may need special help of his own. 
How these stories are connected: When Seth falls into the snow, he needs the help of his grandfather and the other men to help him recover. In a similar way, Lazarus needed Jesus in order to cross over from death back into life.

Questions about Deer in the Hollow:

     Why did Seth leave his bedroom when he was still sick?

     Why did the men look for Seth?

     Why was it hard for them to find him?

     What happened when they found him?

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why couldn’t Jesus come to Lazarus right away?

     Why was it hard for Jesus to help Lazarus?

     What did Jesus do?

     What happened when Lazarus came out?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What kinds of things do you think Jesus can do?

     How can you ask for his help?

 

Prayer

Dear Jesus, thank you for being powerful and thank you for helping people. Please help all the people who think things are hopeless and help them know you can do anything. Amen.