It is about a man named Nicodemus who met Jesus. We will find out who Nicodemus was and why he came to Jesus at night. Was he afraid? Was he curious? We will see! Then we will learn what Jesus meant when He said we must be 'born again'. What does that mean? It is not like being born from your mother again — we will explain it in a simple way. Finally, we will see how much God loves us. His love is so big that He gave us His Son, Jesus. Isn't that amazing? I want you to think about something. Have you ever gone to ask an elder or your teacher a very important question? Maybe you were shy or nervous. That is exactly what Nicodemus did — he went to Jesus at night because he had big questions. Take a moment to think: What important question would you ask if you could meet someone very wise?
He was a Pharisee and a Jewish leader — let's find out more about him. First, Nicodemus was a Pharisee. A Pharisee was a special teacher who knew God's laws very well — like a teacher who knows every single rule in the school handbook. He was also a Jewish leader, part of a group called the Sanhedrin — like a council of important people. Notice this: he came to Jesus at night. Maybe he was afraid of what other leaders would think, or maybe he wanted a quiet, private talk without distractions. Nicodemus had seen the amazing miracles Jesus did — healing sick people and more. He believed that God was with Jesus, so he wanted to learn from him. We know who Nicodemus was: a Pharisee, a Jewish leader, and a curious man who came to Jesus at night because he wanted to understand more. Great job, everyone!
A very special story. It's called The Secret Night Visit. A man named Nicodemus came to Jesus at night because he wanted to learn more. Nicodemus was a teacher himself. He said to Jesus, 'We know you are a teacher from God.' He respected Jesus. He had questions. Jesus answered with something amazing. He said, 'You must be born again to see God's kingdom.' That's like saying you need a fresh start, a new beginning. When a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it's a new life. That's what Jesus meant. Nicodemus was puzzled. He thought about being born as a baby again. 'How can an old man go back into his mother's tummy?' he asked. Jesus was talking about a spiritual new beginning. Tonight, Nicodemus learned that following Jesus means starting a new life with God.
Have you ever heard someone say they are 'born again'? Let's find out what Jesus meant. First, Jesus was not talking about being born a second time from your mother. That's impossible! He meant a new birth — not physical, but spiritual. A new beginning inside your heart. Imagine a tiny seed planted in the ground. That seed grows into a big, strong tree. That's a new kind of life. In Kenya, we also see caterpillars change into beautiful butterflies. That's a huge transformation! Being born again is like that — God changes you on the inside. When you are born again, God gives you a new heart and a new spirit. You start to love God, love others, and want to do what is right. It's the most wonderful gift!
A man named Nicodemus came to Jesus at night because he was confused. The slide says 'Nicodemus' Confusion.' Let's see what he was confused about. Nicodemus asked Jesus, 'How can an old man be born again?' He was thinking about physical birth, like a baby being born. Jesus meant something different. Jesus said we must be born of water. That means baptism. When we are baptized, it's like being washed clean. In Kenya, when you are baptized, you go into water and come out clean on the inside. Then Jesus said we must also be born of the Spirit. That means God's power changes our hearts. Just like a seed grows into a plant with water and sun, God's Spirit helps us grow and become better. Jesus used an example: the wind. You can't see the wind, but you can feel it and see what it does — leaves moving, clothes drying. It's the same with the Holy Spirit. We can't see God, but we can see his work in our lives. Nicodemus learned that being born again is not about going back into your mother's tummy. It's about having a new start with God through baptism and the Holy Spirit.
Done, everyone! We've reached the end of our lesson. First, Nicodemus went to Jesus because he was searching for truth. He knew Jesus had the answers from God. Second, Jesus said we must be born again. That means God gives us a new heart — like a seed that becomes a new plant. Third, God loves the world so much that He sent His Son Jesus so that everyone who trusts in Him can live forever with God. Finally, because of that, you can start a new life with Jesus today! You can pray to him and follow him every day. I'd like you to discuss with your partner: What is one way you can show that you have a new heart from God? How can you be kind or forgive someone, just like Jesus teaches us?
