God’s Miracles Prove Who He Is - Mark 16
Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He rose from the dead and is alive! God raised Jesus from the dead to prove He is the Son of God who rescues us from sin.
Abiders
(Preschool - Kindergarten)
Bible Builders and Crosswalkers
(1st - 5th grades)
Sing along with the Bible Verse Songs Playlist from Units 6, 7, and 8!
Family Worship:
Read all or parts of Mark 16 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
Talk About Scripture:
In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the United States hockey team was up against the powerhouse Russian hockey team, who had won every gold medal for the previous 16 years! The Russian
team seemed unbeatable, but the U.S. team was in the lead as the final minutes of the match ticked down. As the final buzzer sounded and the U.S. team claimed the unexpected victory, announcer Al Michaels shouted, “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!”
While that was just a hockey game, the question does make us think of the greatest miracle of
all time—the resurrection of Jesus! On the third day after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb. Suddenly an angel of the Lord rolled back the stone. The angel spoke to the women, “Don’t be afraid! Jesus is not here. He has risen, just like He said He would.” At this announcement, the woman ran to share the good news with the other disciples.
The death and resurrection of Jesus are at the center of the gospel. We deserve to die because of our sin, but Jesus died in our place. Because Jesus is alive, we do not need to fear anything. Those who trust in Jesus have forgiveness and eternal life, and He helps them to joyfully obey Him. Now that’s a miracle worth believing!
Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn’t stay dead. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and miraculously raised Jesus from the dead to prove He is the Son of God and salvation is found in Him.
Learn Scripture:
Family Prayer:
Praise God for the miracles recorded in the Bible and how they teach us about Him. Which miracle from the Bible stands out to you the most? What does this miracle teach you about God?
Thank God for the gift of Jesus. Praise Him for sending Jesus to live a perfect life we could never live, to be punished on the cross for our sins, and for rising from the grave to guarantee eternal life for all who believe in Him. Why is the resurrection of Jesus the greatest miracle?
For Fun:
Use a poster board to write down as many miracles from the Bible as your family can remember. After you’ve made the list, look up the Scripture references (where it’s found in the Bible) for each miracle and write it on the poster. Keep the poster as a reminder of God’s miracles. Take a moment to thank Jesus for miraculously rising from the grave to give eternal life to all who believe in Him.
As a family, watch the Gospel Project for Kids: Gospel Presentation (Click Here) Discuss the presentation with kids using the terms from the video. Then, read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. Play the role of detectives and talk about some of the evidence for the resurrection. Discuss why Jesus’ death was necessary for salvation and how His resurrection is the hope for eternal life.