Mary came to Jesus crying. Lots of people were crying. Jesus cried too. He loved Lazarus.
Jesus went to the tomb, a cave with a big stone in front. He said, “Roll the stone away!” Then He prayed and shouted, “Lazarus, come out!”
And Lazarus walked out of the tomb, still wrapped in cloths! He was alive! Jesus said, “Unwrap him and let him go!”
Key Verse
Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?John 11:40, ESV
Talk About It
How does it feel to know Jesus cries with us when we're sad?
Story Questions
What did Jesus do when He saw everyone crying?
He cried too
What did Jesus shout at the tomb?
Lazarus, come out!
What happened to Lazarus?
He came back to life
Try This Today
Wrap a toy in toilet paper “grave clothes,” then unwrap it while saying “Lazarus, come out!”
Pray Together
Jesus, thank you for caring when I'm sad, and for your power over death. Amen.