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Unit 25, Session 4: Jesus Raised Lazarus 10 © 2020 LifeWay Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 25 • Session 4 Unwrap Laz Jesus Raised Lazarus INSTRUCTIONS: Find the pathway through Lazarus’ winding wrapping from start to finish.

BIBLE STORY SUMMARY: • Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus that their brother was sick. • Jesus traveled to Bethany, but He arrived after Lazarus had been dead four days. • Jesus commanded Lazarus to come out of the grave, and Lazarus did! • Jesus has power over death.

KEY PASSAGE: Colossians 1:13-14

BIG PICTURE QUESTION: • How does God care for His creation? God loves and rules over His creation according to His perfect plan.

FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS: • What does it mean for Jesus to be “the resurrection and the life”? • How can Christians feel joy even in the middle of sad times? • What is eternal life, and when does it begin?

FAMILY ACTIVITY: • Work with your family to prepare and deliver a care package to someone in your church who has experienced a recent loss. Pray that the Lord will provide comfort and peace. Discuss the hope Jesus gives.