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Children's sermon
Object: A diploma.
Note: This is optional. To reinforce what Nicodemus did, I have used hand motions to help the children understand how different his actions were. When you speak the words of the Sanhedrin, hold your hands out in front of you with your palms down, like you have made the decision and the conversation is over. When you speak the words of Nicodemus, hold your hands out in front of you with your palms up, like you are open to listening and caring. At the end, I ask the children to make the motions with me.
Note: This is optional. To reinforce what Nicodemus did, I have used hand motions to help the children understand how different his actions were. When you speak the words of the Sanhedrin, hold your hands out in front of you with your palms down, like you have made the decision and the conversation is over. When you speak the words of Nicodemus, hold your hands out in front of you with your palms up, like you are open to listening and caring. At the end, I ask the children to make the motions with me.