Grade 6 Christian Religious Education The Life Of Jesus Christ – Jesus Christ'power Over Death Notes
Short Stories from the Bible (easy to read)
- Lazarus (John 11) — Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after four days. People saw that Jesus has power over death.
- Jairus' daughter (Mark 5 / Luke 8) — Jesus took the girl's hand and she stood up, alive again.
- Widow’s son at Nain (Luke 7) — Jesus told the young man to get up, and he did.
- Jesus' own resurrection (Matthew 28, Luke 24, John 20) — After Jesus died, He rose again. This is the most important proof that He has power over death.
What this means for us
- Jesus shows that death is not the end. He gives hope for life after death.
- We can trust Jesus when we are scared, sick or when someone we love dies.
- Jesus' power gives Christians courage to live kindly, forgive others, and tell others about God's love.
New Words (easy definitions)
- Resurrection — coming back to life.
- Miracle — something wonderful that only God can do.
- Faith — trusting God even when you cannot see what will happen.
- Hope — believing good things are possible because of God.
In our Kenyan life (school, church, home)
- When a friend is sick at school, we can pray and show love, like Jesus showed to those he helped.
- At church, we sing and remember Jesus' victory over death at Easter. In Kenya, many churches hold sunrise services that celebrate this hope.
- At home, we can talk with family about hope and comfort if someone dies. Christians remember that Jesus promises life after death.
Class Activities (simple and fun)
- Role play: Act out the story of Lazarus — one child is Jesus, others are family or neighbours. Practice saying kind words and comforting one another.
- Draw & Share: Draw a picture of Jesus with people he helped. Share what the person in your picture learned from Jesus.
- Memory Verse game: Break the verse into parts on paper cards. Mix them and race to put the verse in the right order.
Reflection & Short Prayer
Think: Who do I know that needs hope today? How can I show God’s love to them?
Prayer (short): "Dear Jesus, thank you that you are stronger than death. Help me to trust you and to help others. Amen."
Quick Quiz (answer in class)
- Who did Jesus raise from the dead after four days? (a) Jairus (b) Lazarus (c) John
- What word means "coming back to life"? (a) Miracle (b) Resurrection (c) Hope
- Why is Jesus’ resurrection important for Christians? (short answer)