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Bible story camera
Nicodemus Visits Jesus Camera Craft
5.0 out of 52 reviewsA printable paper Bible story camera based on Nicodemus Visits Jesus. Children colour, cut and assemble the camera and film strip, then slide the strip through to retell the story. Explore being born again through Christ.
- Suggested ages
- 7–12 years
- Activity time
- 25–40 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$4.95 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Camera page
- Film strip
Your download files
- NicodemusVisitsJesus.pdf: 3 pages
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
Cutting camera slots, fitting a long film strip and keeping the story in order add assembly demands.
An adult may need to cut the camera slots and help thread the strip. Younger children can colour and retell using an adult-assembled camera.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful. An adult may need to cut camera slots.
Time & preparation
One camera and film strip, including colouring and assembly. Teaching time is additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: John 3:1–21
Nicodemus visits Jesus at night and asks about his teaching. Jesus speaks of birth from above, the work of the Spirit and God’s love in giving the Son, leading Nicodemus beyond a purely literal reading.
Main takeaway: Nicodemus’ questions open a conversation about new life and God’s love.
As you slide the story through
Slide the film strip slowly and pause at each frame to connect the picture with the reading.
Compare Nicodemus’ literal question with Jesus’ explanation of spiritual birth. Invite honest questions without expecting a child to understand every image immediately.
An adult can read the captions for a younger child. Older learners can retell a frame without its caption, then check which details the Bible account supplies.
Questions to explore
- Why did Nicodemus have questions?
- What kind of new life was Jesus describing?
- What does John 3:16 say about God’s love?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 3-page PDF: NicodemusVisitsJesus.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Does the paper camera actually show a story?
Yes. Colour and cut out the camera body and illustrated film strip. Prepare the two marked camera slots, feed the strip through the lower slot from the back and out through the upper slot, then slide it to reveal the frames. It is a paper storytelling model, not a working photographic camera. Printed captions include “Nicodemus came to Jesus at night” and “He asked Jesus many questions”.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. NicodemusVisitsJesus.pdf: print pages 2, 3 for each learner or group. Page 1 is the assembly guide, which can be shared. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files. Keep matching construction pages at the same scale.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. An adult should cut the slots and help thread the strip so the pictures move without tearing.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–12 years. An adult may need to cut the camera slots and help thread the strip. Younger children can colour and retell using an adult-assembled camera. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
