Explore the Bible: Kids - Older Kids Leader Guide Sample

OLDER KIDS

Explorer Guide > Fall 2019 David Dykes, General Editor

JOHN, 1 & 2 THESSALONIANS, 1 & 2 KINGS, 2 CHRONICLES

Kids

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GOD’S WORD:

READ JOHN 3:16-17. WHAT DO TWO VERSES REVEAL ABOUT GOD’S LOVE? HOW DOES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL? DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT THESE TWO VERSES SAY? RECORD YOUR THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.

MORE PRECIOUS THAN SILVER AND GOLD

NICOD SCULP EMUS TURE

This sculpture, created in the style of a Spanish artist named Juan de Valmaseda, is made from walnut wood and gilded in precious metals. Art experts think this sculpture could represent Nicodemus.

The Bible tells us that Nicodemus helped take care of Jesus’ body after He died. The sculpture’s sad expression and the cloths in its hands remind people of this Bible story. But the cross isn’t the first time Nicodemus was with Jesus. Check out John 3 to find out what happened when Nicodemus secretly visited Jesus in the night.

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The word GOSPEL means GOOD NEWS. The books in the New Testament Gospels division tell the good news that Jesus came to rescue us from sin!

This beautiful Gospel book from Turkey is covered in precious silver and jewels.

Look closely at its cover.

Can you find Baby Jesus in the manger?

US FROM OUR SIN.

WHO WAS JOHN?

Check out these verses to fill in the blanks to learn more about John.

John is called the disciple Jesus . (John 21:20)

BIBLE PASSAGE: JOHN 1; 3

MEMORY VERSE: JOHN 3:16

WHAT WAS THE SANHEDRIN? The Sanhedrin was a group of 71 JEWISH LEADERS led by the high priest. This high council made legal decisions for the people.

Ultimately, the Sanhedrin plotted to have Jesus killed and they played a part in His arrest, trial, and sentencing.

When Jesus was dying on the cross, He asked John to take care of . (John 19:25-27) John had a brother named and a father named .

(Matthew 4:21) Before he was a disciple, John was a .

(Matthew 4:18,21-22) Because of John’s preaching about Jesus, he was ordered to live on the island of . (Revelation 1:9)

NICODEMUS WAS A MEMBER OF THE SANHEDRIN, but he was curious about

JOHN IN CONTEXT

Jesus. Do you think this is why Nicodemus visited Jesus in the night?

The books in the Gospels division tell about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, but the Book of John is special. It focuses on JESUS’ IDENTITY as the Son of God. The Book of John helps us know who Jesus is and how to follow Him.

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