Road to the Cross·Matthew/Mark/Luke/John
The Burial for Kids: Bible Story Explained Simply
Ages 6+·5 min read·New Testament·By Faithful Kids Team
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The Burial for Kids: The Bible Story Explained Simply
Series: Road to the Cross (Episode 10 of 10) | Scripture: Matthew/Mark/Luke/John | Ages 6+
The Burial is a Bible story from Matthew/Mark/Luke/John in the New Testament. This retelling is designed for kids ages 5 and up, using simple language they can understand and lessons they will remember.
Watch the Full Story of The Burial
Watch The Burial in our 60-second video lesson. Your child can follow along and take a quiz after to check what they learned.
Watch "The Burial" on Faithful Kids
Part of our Road to the Cross series, 10 episodes covering sacrifice, love, courage, Easter.
What Is the Story of The Burial for Kids?
THE ROAD TO THE CROSS — Episode 10: The Burial Based on Matthew 27:57-66 and John 19:38-42 Series: The Road to the Cross | Target audience: Ages 7-15
The crowds drifted away. The soldiers pulled out the nails and took my body down from the cross. My mother held me one last time. The sky was still heavy, like the whole earth was holding its breath.
Then a man stepped forward — someone most people didn't expect.
His name was Joseph, from a town called Arimathea. He was rich. He was powerful. He was a member of the Jewish council — the same council that had just condemned me. But Joseph had never agreed with what they did. He had been my follower in secret, too afraid to say it out loud. Until now.
This story comes from Matthew/Mark/Luke/John and is part of the New Testament.
What Does the Story of The Burial Teach Children?
The story of The Burial teaches children important lessons about sacrifice, love, courage, Easter:
- This story teaches children about sacrifice in a way they can understand
- God's love and faithfulness are visible throughout this story
- Every Bible story connects to the bigger picture of God's plan for the world
Key Bible Verse
"Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth." — Matthew 27:59
Parent's Guide: Why This Story Matters
Every Bible story is an opportunity to talk with your child about faith in a natural, low-pressure way. After watching, ask an open-ended question like 'What was your favorite part?' or 'What do you think God was trying to teach us?' These conversations do not need to be long or perfect. The goal is simply to make the Bible feel like a living, relevant part of your family's life, not something dusty on a shelf.
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Watch This Story Come Alive
See The Burial for Kids in a 60-second narrated video lesson your child will love. Followed by a fun quiz to check what they learned.
Watch Free for 7 DaysQuiz: Test What Your Child Learned
After watching the video, see if your child can answer these questions:
1. Who asked Pilate for permission to take Jesus' body?
Discussion Questions for Families
Use these questions at the dinner table or during bedtime:
- What was your favorite part of the story of The Burial?
- What do you think God was teaching us through this story?
- How can we be more like The in our own lives?
- If you were in this story, what would you have done differently?
- What does this story teach us about trusting God?
More Episodes in the Road to the Cross Series
This story is episode 10 of 10 in the Road to the Cross series:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story of The Burial about for kids?
The Burial is a story from Matthew/Mark/Luke/John. THE ROAD TO THE CROSS — Episode 10: The Burial Based on Matthew 27:57-66 and John 19:38-42 Series: The Road to the Cross | Target audience: Ages 7-15
What age is the story of The Burial appropriate for?
This retelling of The Burial is designed for children Ages 6+. The language is simple and age-appropriate, and the video is 60 seconds long, perfect for young attention spans.
Where is The Burial found in the Bible?
The Burial is found in Matthew/Mark/Luke/John in the New Testament. It is part of the Road to the Cross series on Faithful Kids.
Is there a video of The Burial for kids?
Yes. Faithful Kids has a 60-second video retelling of The Burial designed for children, with narration, visuals, and a comprehension quiz. Watch it here.
How can I use The Burial for Sunday School or homeschool?
Play the 60-second Faithful Kids video as an introduction, then use the discussion questions above for group conversation. The built-in quiz checks comprehension. Many Sunday school teachers and homeschool parents use Faithful Kids as weekly curriculum.
What does The Burial teach kids?
The story of The Burial teaches children about sacrifice, love, courage, Easter. This story teaches children about sacrifice in a way they can understand.
