Lazarus – Baby Bible Lesson | Free Printable for Ages 0–2

John 11:1–44

Trueway Baby Bible lesson for ages 0–2

About This Baby Bible Lesson

This free printable Baby Bible lesson gently introduces babies and toddlers to the Bible passage in John 11:1–44. Lazarus had been gone for four days, and his family thought Jesus had arrived too late. Through simple words, repeated actions, music, sensory play, and visual learning, little ones begin to learn two clear truths: Jesus is never too late and Jesus gives us life.

Designed especially for ages 0–2, this lesson focuses on connection, repetition, and early faith formation. Babies experience the Bible passage through counting, movement, facial expressions, sound, touch, and loving interaction.

The lesson presents Lazarus through simple action cards, including making a sad face, counting four days, using questioning hands, calling “Lazarus, come out,” walking fingers, clapping for life, and tapping the wrist to remember that Jesus is never too late.

The lesson also includes The Waiting Cloth sensory activity. A favourite toy is hidden beneath a lightweight cloth while the caregiver slowly counts to four, then revealed to help babies explore waiting, surprise, and the joy of Lazarus coming out.

How This Lesson Works

Trueway Baby lessons are short, flexible, and repeatable. Each session includes:

• One simple key phrase: “Jesus Is Never Too Late”
• A gentle action song: “Jesus Calls to You”
• One simple sign action: “Come”
• The Waiting Cloth sensory activity
• High-contrast visual cards for ages 0–6 months
• Simple action cards with movement and repetition
• A short prayer
• A printable parent take-home sheet
• Safety and supervision reminders

Everything is designed to support bonding, repetition, and joyful interaction with God’s Word.

Watch & Sing Along

“Jesus Calls to You”

Optional tune: Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Come, come, come outside,
Jesus calls to you.
Jesus came to give us life,
Trust and follow Him.

Singing together supports bonding, rhythm, early language development, and repetition of the lesson’s key truths.

Parent Take-Home Connection

The parent take-home sheet reminds families that their child learned: Jesus is never too late. Jesus gives me life!

It includes simple home ideas such as Blanket Peek-a-Boo, hiding a favourite toy beneath a lightweight cloth, and Roll the Stone, rolling a soft ball back and forth. Families can also practise the Come sign and sing the lesson song during the week.

Perfect For

• Church nursery
• Baby and toddler groups
• Parent and baby sessions
• Early years ministry
• Home playtime
• First faith experiences
• Sensory Bible time
• Toddler Sunday school

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