Time
15-20 minutes
Description
This object lesson teaches about how important it is to protect our mind from negative influences. It uses a simple visual aid of water and food coloring.
Materials
Display table
Red, green or blue food coloring
Large, clear (see-through) container
Two or [...]
Time
20-30 minutes
Description
This object lesson teaches about our new, resurrection bodies by using a simple science experiment. You will demonstrate how ultraviolet rays change the color of UV-sensitive beads and how medicine bottles block UV rays. The beads will represent our spirit, and the bottles will represent our earthly bodies (which keep our spirit from [...]
Time
10 minutes
Description
This object lesson teaches that we don’t always get to choose our circumstances, but we always get to choose our attitude about those circumstances. It highlights Joseph’s way of handling his enslavement to Potiphar in Genesis 39:1-20.
Materials
(Optional) Costume to wear as you play the role of Potiphar.
Preparation
· (Optional) [...]
Time
10 minutes
Description
This object lesson teaches about how appearances can be deceiving when it comes to salvation. Just because we go to church and hang out with Christians doesn’t mean we are necessarily going to be saved, and it’s what is inside us that makes the difference.
Materials
· Bag of Magnetic Marbles from www.stevespanglerscience.com (about [...]
Time
20 minutes
Description
This object lesson teaches about how the Body of Christ is connected and emphasizes how God uses our imperfect parts and our struggles to join us to others. It uses the metaphor of a jigsaw puzzle.
Materials
Computer, LCD Projector and screen
PowerPoint presentation, “Jigsaw Body (PowerPoint).” [...]
Time
20-25 minutes
Description
This object lesson teaches about how God created us all differently. It uses a little bit of water science to illustrate the different music God put in each of us.
Materials
Ten identical glasses or jars
Red, blue, and yellow food coloring (optional)
Fork, [...]
Time
15-20 minutes
Description
This object lesson teaches the kids about spiritual priorities using an object lesson similar to the one FranklinCovey does about managing your time.
Materials
The sizes of the bucket/heart-shaped container and the cups can vary. You will want to practice with them to make sure you get the right effect. The aquarium gravel should fill [...]
Time
20 minutes
Description
This object lesson is a fun way to reinforce some truths about Jesus, the Bible and the Gospel message. It’s a cadence much like the ones military groups might use during exercise. You can use it when outdoors with the kids or in a classroom setting.
Materials
None are necessary, but you might want to [...]
