Creative activities based on the Bible story of The raising of the widow's son in Nain

In Luke 7:11-17, Jesus is on his way to a town called Nain when he encounters a funeral procession. A widow is grieving for her only son who has died and is being carried out for burial. When Jesus sees her, he has compassion on her and tells her not to weep. He approaches the funeral bier and tells the young man to get up. To everyone's amazement, the young man sits up and begins to speak. The people are filled with awe and begin to spread the news of this miraculous event.

This passage demonstrates Jesus' power over death and his compassion for those who are grieving.

We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Bible story. These resources are designed to help you share this important message in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.

Our activities below are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the relevance of the Bible to their lives, and the importance of applying its teachings in practical ways.