D N A S U S E J S U M U E D O N IC
OUR SIN. M O R F S U E U C S E R O T , US GOD SENT HIS SON, JES BIBLE PASSAGE: JOHN 1; 3
MEMORY VERSE:
GOD’S WORD:
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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.
NICODEMUS WAS A MEMBER OF THE SANHEDRIN, but he was curious about Jesus. Do you think this is why Nicodemus visited Jesus in the night?
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?
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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.
JOHN OR
NICODEMUS
READ EACH STATEMENT AND CHECK WHETHER YOU THINK IT DESCRIBES NICODEMUS OR JOHN. IF YOU NEED HELP, ASK YOUR LEADER. NICODEMUS OR JOHN
Think about John 3:16 as you color. What does it mean that God loved the world? Why did God send Jesus to earth?
G O D LOVE D TH E WO R LD
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WROTE 5 BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
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WAS A RELIGIOUS LEADER
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WAS A FISHERMAN BEFORE BECOMING A DISCIPLE
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HELPED BURY JESUS’ BODY AFTER HE DIED ON THE CROSS
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MET WITH JESUS AT NIGHT
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HAD A BROTHER NAMED JAMES AND A FATHER NAMED ZEBEDEE
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D N A S U JES S U M E D O NIC
LLY HUMAN TO FU E AM EC B O H W D O G F O D JESUS IS THE WOR
READ AND THINKTHESE
RESCUE
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.
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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?
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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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