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John 3:16-18
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (John)
sermons4kids.com- Measuring God's Love object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- The Greatest Gift of All object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- What’s on the Inside Counts object lesson with puzzles and quiz
ministry-to-children.com- "For God so Loved the World" Lectionary Lesson from John 3:14-21
ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Jesus Teaches Nicodemus – For God So Loved the World
rotation.org- John 3:16 "For God So Loved the World"
sundayschool.works- For God So Loved the World (John 3:14-21) Sunday School Lessons and Activities
sundayschool.works- Love in Action – 1 John 3:16-24 Sunday School Lesson and Bible Activities for Kids
word-sunday.com- Buddy Takes a Chance
word-sunday.com- Trust Box
young-catholics.com- Trinity Sunday Year A
sundayschoolnetwork.com- The Gospel for Kids in a Nutshell (lessons)
truewaykids.com- Jesus and Nicodemus (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
jesus-without-language.net- Nicodemus – John 3
Kids ministry lesson on the story of young Nicodemus meetings with Jesus, focusing on John 3 but referencing other passages. It focuses on the idea of how Nicodemus’s life was transformed.
rclblectionary.com- John 3:16-18 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 3:16-18 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 3:16-18 Junior High Lesson
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- John 3:14-21 Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
The Holy Trinity- references, lessons, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc.
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
craftnhome.com- John 3:16
craftingthewordofgod.com- John 3:16
coloringhome.com- John 3:16 coloring pages
printablee.com- John 3:16 Coloring Pages
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 3:16 #1
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 3:16 #2
religiousdoodles.com- John 3:16
sermons4kids.com- For God so Loved the World #1
sermons4kids.com- For God so Loved the World #2
sermons4kids.com- John 3:16
flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- John 3:16
stushieart.com- John 3:16
christiananswers.net- Jesus talking with Nicodemus
ldslane.net- John 3:16
answersingenesis.org- John 3:16
jones4567.wordpress.com- John 3:16
flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- John 3:16
steviedoodles.com- John 3:16
printablee.com- Several John 3:16 (scroll down for these)
shemaculture.com- John 3:16 Coloring Pages: FREE Printable For God So Loved the World Coloring Page (3 posted)
stushieart.com- John 3:16
lambsongs.co.nz- Nicodemus Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color
churchpublishing.org- John 3:1–17 (page 22)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Measuring God’s Love group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- The Greatest Gift of All group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- The Wind in Your Socks group activities (crafts)
craftingthewordofgod.com- John 3:16 Wheel
dltk-bible.com- Heart Lacing Project John 3:16
dltk-bible.com- Stuffed Heart Project John 3:16
parkbaptist.co.uk - John 3:16 Craft
waynestocks.com- A John 3:16 Craft for Kids
teachingmama.org- John 3:16 Craft for Preschoolers (scroll down to this)
pinterest.com- John 3:16 – Handprint Craft
biblecraftsandactivities.com- Awana Crafts for John 3:16
pinterest.com- John 3:16 Craft
sloanacademy.blogspot.com- Earth Handprint Craft Tutorial
pinterest.com- John 3:16
daniellesplace.com- Bible Crafts for John 3:16
daniellesplace.com- John 3:16 Fanfold Bible Paper Craft
kidsbibleteacher.com- John 3:16 Folded Puzzle
truewaykids.com- John 3:16 Craft (scroll down for this)
craftnhome.com- John 3:16 Craft
jesus-without-language.net- Nicodemus (John 3) | Craft 1
jesus-without-language.net- Nicodemus (John 3) | Craft 2
Games
sermons4kids.com- Measuring God’s Love group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- The Greatest Gift of All group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- The Wind in Your Socks group activities (games)
ministry-to-children.com- Put John 3:16 Memory Game, Put in Order Game, etc.
jesus-without-language.net- Nicodemus (John 3) | Games
classroom.synonym.com- Memory Game (scroll down to this)
daniellesplace.com- Play these games to go with your lesson and with the Bible verse John 3:16
christiancrafters.com- Love Toss
christiancrafters.com- Under Day 1 Scripture Memory Verse
The Catholic Toolbox- Bible Memory Verse Activities
scripturelady.com- Scripture Lady’s Bible Verse Games: Give and Give and Give – Learning John 3:16
Whose Life Is It Anyway? (Encounter with Nicodemus)-
As your children play a game about Nicodemus, they’ll discover that following God is a work of the heart, not just having the right kind of head knowledge. (The Encyclopedia of bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 90 – 91).
Lifelines (Jesus is our Savior)-
This game will help kids see Jesus is our rescuer and offers us a lifeline when we’re trapped in sin. (The Encyclopedia of bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 124).
Believe It or Not- The Really Big Book of Bible Games, page 80.
The Catholic Toolbox- Jesus is our Savior (file folder game)
Jesus is our rescuer and offers us a lifeline when we’re trapped in sin. How can we solve the problems in our life? Jesus is our savior and if we follow him, he will show us the way.
The Catholic Toolbox- Bible Memory Verse Activities
Puzzles/Worksheets
sundayschoolzone.com- John 3:16 (Handwriting)
etsy.com- Memory Verse Practice - John 3:16 - Kids Bible Verse Activity - Tracing Sheet and Puzzle
sermons4kids.com- God So Loved The World (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Measuring God’s Love (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- The Greatest Gift Of All (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- What’s On The Inside Counts (Word Search)
web.archive.org- Word Search
4catholiceducators.com- Word Search and Crossword (scroll down for these)
sermons4kids.com- God So Loved The World (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- Measuring God’s Love (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- The Greatest Gift Of All (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- What’s On The Inside Counts (Cryptogram)
sermons4kids.com- God So Loved The World (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- The Greatest Gift Of All (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
sermons4kids.com- Measuring God’s Love (Multiple Choice)
sermons4kids.com- What’s On The Inside Counts (Fill in the Blank)
sdc.me.uk- John 3:16-18 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- John 3:16-18 Kid’s Bulletin
truewaykids.com- Jesus and Nicodemus (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
studyandobey.com- John 3:1-21 Bible Study Commentary And Inductive Questions(questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
squarespace.com- Small Group Discussion Guide (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
bibleversestudy.com- Questions for John 3 Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
webflow.com- John 3:16 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
biblestudyguide.co- John 3:16 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
livingasdisciples.com- John 3:16 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode
Common questions about John 3:16
What does "For God so loved the world" mean?
This phrase emphasizes the incredible nature and scope of God's love, which is not based on the worthiness of humanity. The "world" refers to a sinful, rebellious human race that stood under God's condemnation. The love is not a vague feeling, but a demonstrated, sacrificial action—the giving of his "one and only Son".
Why was Jesus called God's "only Son"?
The Greek word monogenes is often translated as "only begotten," indicating Jesus's unique, uncreated, and co-eternal nature with God the Father. Unlike humans who become children of God through adoption, Jesus is the Son by his very essence and is part of the eternal Godhead.
What does it mean to "believe in him"?
In this context, "believe" is more than simple mental agreement that Jesus existed. It implies a full trust and reliance on him, similar to how the Israelites were commanded to "look" at the bronze serpent to be healed in Numbers 21. This saving belief leads to a transformed life and is evidenced by actions, as highlighted later in the passage (John 3:19–21).
What is the meaning of "perish but have eternal life"?
• Perish: Refers to eternal death and separation from God, which is the result of sin. The one who perishes remains under God's wrath and condemnation.
• Eternal Life: Is more than simply existing forever. It describes a new quality of life—a relationship with God that begins the moment a person believes and continues into eternity.
Common questions about John 3:17–18
Didn't God send Jesus to condemn people?
No. Verse 17 clarifies that Jesus's first mission was for salvation, not condemnation. God's patience and desire for people to repent are a central theme throughout the Bible (e.g., 2 Peter 3:9). The judgment comes later, but Jesus's initial purpose was to provide a way of escape for a world that was already condemned.
Why are those who don't believe "condemned already"?
This is because all humanity is born into a state of sin, which brings a sentence of spiritual death. Unbelief is the willful rejection of the only rescue available, confirming and sealing one's existing condemnation. The judgment is not an arbitrary punishment but a consequence of choosing darkness over the light.
What is the role of Jesus in salvation and condemnation?
• For believers: Jesus offers the gift of salvation, enabling those who believe in him to be spared from condemnation.
• For non-believers: Jesus is the standard by which all are judged. The failure to believe in "the name of the only Son of God" is the basis for their condemnation.
How do these verses connect to the surrounding context?
This entire section is part of Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus, a religious leader who came to him at night (John 3:1–15). Jesus begins by telling Nicodemus that spiritual rebirth is essential for entering the kingdom of God. Verses 16–18 elaborate on this by explaining that this new birth is a result of God's loving act of sending his Son, and that one's response of belief or unbelief determines their spiritual destiny.
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