Hey Kids and Parents! Our Kids’ Church lesson for February 15, 2026 is “Jesus Raises Lazarus”.

Lesson Focus: Jesus wasn’t there when Lazarus died. He knew He would glorify God by raising Lazarus from the dead. But His disciples didn’t understand until Jesus called Lazarus from the grave. Jesus is God and can bring the dead to life. He can also give eternal life to those who are dead in sin.

Key Verses: John 11:1–4, 11:11–17, 11:38–46; Ephesians 2:4–5

Memory Verse: 

John 8:12 - Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Matthew 16:24–25 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”

Key Points:

1. Jesus is sovereign and omniscient; He was in control of all that happened to Lazarus, and He knew Lazarus’ death had a special purpose. 
2. When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, God was glorified, and many people believed that Jesus was the Savior sent by God.
3. Only Jesus has the power to give spiritual life to people who are dead in their sins.

Talk About It:

1. What happened to Jesus’ friend Lazarus?
2. What did Jesus say to raise Lazarus from the dead? 
3. What kind of life does Jesus give to us when we believe in him?
4. What if a friend asks you what happened to all the people who died before Jesus came? Are they in heaven or hell? What could you say?