Monthly Archives: October 2008

October 30, 2008

Man and the Moon

Time 20-25 minutes Description This object lesson makes an analogy between Jesus and the sun and Christians and the moon. It helps kids to learn what why Jesus didn’t take us straight to heaven as soon as we became Christians. … Continue reading →

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Filed under Christianity, Evangelism, Great Commandment, Great Commission, Intercession, Object Lesson, Relationships, Witness

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October 28, 2008

Mind Pollution

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 … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2008

Heavenly Bodies

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 … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2008

Potiphar Says

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 … Continue reading →

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October 24, 2008

Gumball Magnets

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 … Continue reading →

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Filed under Authenticity, Christianity, Eternity, Hands-on, heart, Object Lesson, Rapture, Resurrection, salvation

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October 21, 2008

Jigsaw Body

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. … Continue reading →

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Filed under Authenticity, Challenges, Christianity, diversity, individuality, Object Lesson, Relationships, self-image, struggles

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October 19, 2008

God Loves Variety

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 … Continue reading →

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Filed under Christianity, diversity, Hands-on, individuality, Object Lesson, self-image

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October 16, 2008

Big Rocks

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 … Continue reading →

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October 15, 2008

Spiritual Cadence

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 … Continue reading →

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Filed under Adoration, Christianity, Gospel, Hands-on, Object Lesson, Praise

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October 9, 2008

Don’t Break the Chain

Time 15-20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that unforgiveness can hinder our prayers for forgivenss. Materials One “Energy Ball” from www.stevespanglerscience.com. (This ball sends a small electric current through your body when you touch a metal strip on the … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: October 2008

Man and the Moon

Mind Pollution

Heavenly Bodies

Potiphar Says

Gumball Magnets

Jigsaw Body

God Loves Variety

Big Rocks

Spiritual Cadence

Don’t Break the Chain

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