Sunday, March 26, 2023

5th Sunday of Lent: Life Everlasting (A) 34

Key Passage

Jesus said to Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25–26)

Questions

Adults: Christ calls us from death to new life. To what new life are you being called during this Lent?

Children: How does Jesus help you do what is good and avoid what is not?

Readings

First Reading • Prophecy of Restoration

Ezekiel 37:12-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • The Flesh and the Spirit

Romans 8:8-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Raising of Lazarus

John 11:1-45 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 37: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead » Power Over Gravity • p.82-85 • Jn 11:1-44
Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 1
- St. Hildegard of Bingen • First Person Sister Story • p.23-24 • Lk 10:38-41; Jn 11:17-45
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 37: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead » Power Over Gravity • p.90-93 • Jn 11:1-44
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 37: Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead » Wrapped Lazarus • p.126-129 • Jn 11:1-44
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 37: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead » Power Paddleballs • p.116-119 • Jn 11:1-44
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 37: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead • p.92-93 • Jn 11:1-44
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- With His Friends • p.100-109 • Lk 10:38-42; Jn 11:1-44
102 Wiggly Bible Rhymes and Rhythms: Bible Learning Activities for Young Children
- Bible Story Action Rhymes • Chapter 28: Lazarus Comes Alive • p.28 • Jn 11:1-44
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 71: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead • p.166-167 • Jn 11
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Lent • Chapter 9: Jesus Gives Life • p.69-71 • Jn 11:21-27, 11:38-44
- Holy Week • Chapter 4: Christ the Light • p.87-88 • Jn 11:5-7
Fun Bible Skits 3: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 18: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead • p.57-59 • Jn 11:17-44
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 32: Lazarus Raised From the Dead • p.122-125 • Jn 11:17-44
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 34: Jesus Raises Lazarus • p.72-73 • Jn 11:1-45
The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 63: Jesus Raises Lazarus • p.96