• Who did Jesus say He is? Jesus said He is the Messiah.
BIBLE STORY: JESUS MET NICODEMUS
• A religious leader named Nicodemus met Jesus at night.
• Jesus told Nicodemus he must be born again.
• Nicodemus was confused; how could an old man be born again?
• Jesus explained that God made it possible by sending His only Son.
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why was Nicodemus confused when Jesus said he must be born again?
• What kind of birth was Jesus talking about?
• How can we be born into God’s family?
FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Track the date of your kids’ spiritual birthdays and celebrate them with special dinners or other treats. Remind them what it means to be born again.
Younger Kids Activity PagesUnit 21, Session 1
Infant InsightsINSTRUCTIONS: Circle all the babies. Put an X over all the grown-ups.
• Who did Jesus say He is? Jesus said He is the Messiah.
BIBLE STORY: JESUS AND JOHN THE BAPTIST
• Some of John the Baptist’s disciples were confused when people followed Jesus instead of John.
• John explained that Jesus is more important. It was good for people to follow Him instead.
• Jesus came from heaven to earth.
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why is it hard to see someone else in the spotlight?
• Why did Jesus deserve the spotlight instead of John?
• How can we show that Jesus is most important in our lives?
FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Hold a family talent show. Give each member of your family an opportunity in the spotlight and a chance to step aside to let someone else take over. Talk about what it means to let Jesus “take over” our lives.
Younger Kids Activity PagesUnit 21, Session 2
Bigger and BetterINSTRUCTIONS: Circle the item in each pair that is bigger or that you think is better.
• Who did Jesus say He is? Jesus said He is the Messiah.
BIBLE STORY: JESUS MET A SAMARITAN WOMAN
• Jesus asked a woman for water in Samaria.
• The woman was confused that Jesus would talk to her.
• Jesus said He could give her living water.
• Jesus told the Samaritan woman He is the Messiah.
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• What is “living water?”• How can we get “living water?” • Whom can we tell about this
amazing living water?
FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Get your kids to help install water-conservation and high-efficiency devices in your home. Talk about the importance of water as a resource and how we can steward it wisely. Discuss the unending supply of “living water” Jesus provides and how it becomes a spring inside us.
Younger Kids Activity PagesUnit 21, Session 3
Water You Doing?INSTRUCTIONS: Draw or write as many different uses for water as you can think of.
