Jesus the King · Lesson 13
Jesus Is Alive!
Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18 New Testament PrincipleHope
On the third day, the women found Jesus' tomb empty. Angels said, "He is not here; He has risen!" Jesus is alive, and because He lives we have hope.
Jesus beat death and is alive forever. Because He lives, we have a sure hope that nothing can take away.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“He is not here; He has risen!”
Luke 24:6 BSB
The Big Story · Redemption
Since the Fall, death has been the enemy of every person. When Jesus rose from the dead, He broke death's power. His empty tomb is the first day of God's new creation, and the promise that all who trust Him will rise too.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 45-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: The empty tomb
- Bible Kitchen (taste the story): Empty tomb rolls
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Roll the stone
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
Jesus is alive!
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Empty egg hunt, Color the empty tomb
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
On Sunday morning the tomb was empty. Jesus rose from the dead, just as He said! Because Jesus is alive, we have hope.
Start here
Ask, "What's the best surprise you ever had?" Let kids share. Say, "Today some sad friends of Jesus get the best surprise in the whole world!"
Bible story 6 min
Jesus died on Friday. His friends put Him in a tomb. It was like a cave in a rock. A big stone closed the door.
Early on Sunday, some women came to the tomb. They brought spices. But the big stone was rolled away! They went in. Jesus was not there!
Then two angels stood by them. Their clothes shone bright. "Why are you looking for the living among the dead?" they said. "He is not here. He has risen! Remember? He told you this would happen."
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Race to the tomb 8 min
You’ll need: A large box or blanket, A strip of white cloth
- Set up the "tomb" across the room. Two kids at a time race like Peter and John.
- The first one there peeks in and calls out, "It's empty! He is risen!"
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3rd – 4th grade
Jesus rose from the dead on the third day, just as He promised. The empty tomb and His appearance to Mary show He is alive, and because He lives, we have a hope that lasts forever.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Empty tomb detective, Resurrection garden
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at school, at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
Jesus' bodily resurrection on the third day fulfilled His promise, defeated death and began God's new creation. Because He lives, all who trust Him share His victory and have a living hope.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Why the resurrection matters, Living hope
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at school, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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More lessons on Hope
The same principle in other Bible stories.
In the BeginningThe First Sin and God’s PromiseGenesis 3:1-24Sin broke God's good world, but God came looking for His people and promised a Rescuer.Old TestamentHope
The Church BeginsJesus Makes All Things NewRevelation 21:1-7; Revelation 22:1-5, 20; Genesis 2:8-10God showed John a vision of the future. Jesus will make a new heaven and a new earth, with no more tears, sickness or death. God will live with His people forever, and they will see His face.New TestamentHope