Creative activities and ideas based on the biblical figure of Lazarus (of Bethany)

Lazarus of Bethany is a biblical figure who is famously known for being raised from the dead by Jesus Christ. He was the brother of Martha and Mary of Bethany, who were also friends of Jesus. According to the Gospel of John, when Lazarus fell ill, his sisters sent word to Jesus to come and heal him. However, Jesus did not arrive until four days after Lazarus had died. Despite this, Jesus was able to raise Lazarus from the dead, which astonished the people who witnessed it. This miracle helped to confirm the faith of those who believed in Jesus and drew many others to him.

We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Biblical person. These resources are designed to help you teach important life lessons 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.