Objective
By the end of this lesson, the 2-year-old student will have a basic understanding of the story of Jesus meeting Nicodemus.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Bible (you can use a children's Bible if available)
Prep: Familiarize yourself with the story of Jesus meeting Nicodemus.
Activities
- Story Time: Read or tell the story of Jesus meeting Nicodemus from the Bible in simple and engaging language.
- Role Play: Act out the story with the student, taking turns being Jesus and Nicodemus.
- Coloring Time: Provide coloring sheets related to the story for the student to color while discussing the characters.
- Song Time: Sing a simple song about Jesus or Nicodemus to reinforce the story in a fun way.
Talking Points
- Jesus is a kind man: "Jesus loves everyone, including Nicodemus."
- Nicodemus was curious: "Nicodemus wanted to learn more about Jesus and his teachings."
- Jesus teaches us to be kind: "We should be kind and loving to others, just like Jesus."
- God's love: "God loves us very much, and Jesus came to show us that love."