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Nicodemus: Born Again

John: Encounters with Jesus

Day 76of 180
Week 16of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of spiritual rebirth

2

Explain Nicodemus's encounter with Jesus

3

Recognize God's love demonstrated through Jesus

📖 Scripture Connection

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”

— John 3:16 (WEB)

Central verse explaining God's redemptive plan through Jesus

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse character study worksheet
  • Blue and white paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Journal
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recall last week's lessons about Jesus' unique claims

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus being the Way, the Truth, and the Life?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring Nicodemus's nighttime conversation with Jesus

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Who was Nicodemus?
  • Why did he visit Jesus at night?
  • What does 'born again' mean?
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How might Nicodemus have felt talking to Jesus?
  • What questions do you have about being 'born again'?
3Activity: Nicodemus Conversation Map (12 min)
dialogue study

Create a visual dialogue map of Jesus and Nicodemus's conversation

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide paper into two sides: Nicodemus and Jesus
  2. Write key quotes from each person
  3. Draw symbols representing their conversation
  4. Use BibleMouse character study worksheet for guidance
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 3-4 key quotes

Challenge: Include cross-references and additional biblical context

4Closing (3 min)

Summarize key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does it mean to be 'born again'?
  • How does God show love in this passage?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His love and the gift of new spiritual life

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well

💎 Memory Verse

John 14:6

“Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”

— John 14:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Charades: Act out key words while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Nicodemus was a Pharisee and religious leader who sought to understand Jesus

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language when discussing spiritual concepts
  • Encourage questions and honest dialogue
  • Connect abstract ideas to concrete experiences
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding metaphorical language about spiritual rebirth

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain the basic concept of spiritual transformation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a drama skit re-enacting the conversation
  • Research Nicodemus's later appearances in Scripture
  • Draw a comic strip of the nighttime meeting

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