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Bible story for kids · John 11:1-44
Jesus Raises Lazarus
Jesus’ friend Lazarus died, and his sisters Mary and Martha were very sad. When Jesus saw them weeping, He wept too. Then Jesus went to the tomb and called, “Lazarus, come forth.” And Lazarus came out alive.
Key verse
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:John 11:25 (KJV)
What it teaches
Jesus cares when we are sad, and He is stronger than death.
Talk about it together
- Why did Jesus cry?
- What did Jesus say at the tomb?
- Who can you comfort when they are sad?
Read the full story in your Bible: John 11:1-44. This page retells it in simple words for young children.
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