Time
20 minutes (for the lesson – if you do the part about hardening the goo, you will need to bring the “Peter rocks” back to the kids during the next lesson)
Description
This object lesson teaches about Peter both before and after Pentecost. It focuses on his transformation into “the rock.” It’s very tactile and can be [...]
Entries from January 2009
January 13, 2009
Trust God When Things Look Bad
Time
10-15 minutes for the icebreaker (the recommended lessons will take longer.)
Description
This object lesson is a fun visual that reminds kids to trust God even when circumstances are looking bad. Use it as an icebreaker for a larger lesson. There is a little bit of “magic” and a little bit of science in this lesson [...]
January 11, 2009
No More Than We Can Bear
Time
10-15 minutes
Description
This object lesson helps children understand that God will help them get through difficult times and situations. He never allows us to go through more than we can bear, and He never leaves us alone.
Materials
· Large balloons (at least 5-6, but you might want more just in case)
· Wood skewers (available in the [...]
January 6, 2009
Garbage In – Garbage Out
Time
20-25 minutes
Description
This object lesson helps children understand how they can pollute their hearts and minds by allowing things in that don’t glorify God. It’s a messy lesson that the kids will enjoy, and the clean-up is kept to a minimum.
Materials
· Garbage bag or shopping bag
· Some “garbage” for filling up the bag (you can [...]
January 3, 2009
Light of the World
Time
10-15 minutes
Description
This object lesson teaches about our role as light of the world until Jesus returns. In it, you will be giving birthday candles to children and lighting them, so you may need to consider the age-appropriateness of this lesson for your group.
Materials
Birthday candles (enough for each child)
Larger [...]
