Category Archives: Christianity
Do Clothes Really Make the Man? (OBJ LESSON)
Time 30 minutes Description This object lesson looks at the different clothing Joseph wore and asks the question, “do clothes really make the man?” The old adage means that how you dress says a lot about you, but in Joseph’s … Continue reading
Filed under acceptance, Agape Love, Belief, Character, Christianity, Eternity, faith, Jesus, Joseph, Object Lesson, Performance, salvation, sanctification, Transformation
Joseph’s Journey
For summer camp this year, I’ve written ten Challenges (Bible activities for small groups and a leader to do together – sometimes in competition with other groups) and some large group lessons on the story of Joseph. They are all … Continue reading
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Name That Christmas Carol (ACTIVITY)
Time 15-20 minutes Description This is a fun activity to play during Christmastime. Participants try to guess familiar Christmas carols from the complicated synonyms on the worksheet. Scriptures None Materials Worksheet (attached) Something for each participant to write with Preparation … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Christmas, Game, Icebreaker
Why Jesus Came to Earth (BIBLE LESSON)
Time 25-30 minutes Description This lesson teaches about why Jesus came to earth. It’s a good lesson to do around Christmas time, and it includes a game to keep things light. Scriptures Matthew 5:17, 20:28 Luke 4:18, 5:32, 19:10 … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Christmas, Eternity, Game, Games that Teach, God's Plan, Gospel, Heaven, Jesus, light, Light of the world, Repentance, salvation
Red Light – Green Light (GAME)
Time 15-20 minutes Description This game is a twist on the popular “Red Light – Green Light” game that kids often play. It’s high energy with a spiritual teaching point at the end. Scriptures Jonah 1:1-3 Hebrews 12:1-2 Materials None … Continue reading
Filed under acceptance, Christianity, Coping skills, Daily walk, Fear, forgiveness, Game, Games that Teach, Jonah, Obedience, self-image, Trust
Covered vs. Covered Up (Obj Lesson)
Time 10-15 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that we should not try to cover up our sin but instead recognize that it has been covered by the blood of Jesus. Scriptures Psalm 32:1-5; 103:12 1 John 1:7 Materials Foot … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Confession, David, forgiveness, Jesus, Object Lesson
Salt of the Earth (Obj Lesson)
Time 10 minutes Description This object lesson teaches what it means when God calls us to be the salt of the earth. Scriptures Matthew 5:13 2 Kings 2:20-22 Materials Salt that you can pass around for the kids to taste … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, blessing, Character, Christianity, Daily walk, Evangelism, Healing, impact, Love, Object Lesson
Contagious Contact (Obj Lesson)
Time 15-20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that spending time with God can have a contagious impact on everyone around us. Scriptures Exodus 34:28-29 Materials One large jar of gold glitter A drop cloth or piece of fabric (about … Continue reading
The Amazing Journey (GAME SERIES)
I’ve published a new series on the Lesson and Material Downloads page. It’s called, “The Amazing Journey” (or AJ for short), and there are 20 object lessons. Ten of the lessons focus on the story of Daniel and ten focus … Continue reading
Filed under Belief, Christianity, courage, Daily walk, Daniel, Esther, faith, Fear, Game, Games that Teach, God's Will, Hands-on, Kindness, leadership, Obedience, Object Lesson, prayer, Relationships, Satan's tactics, struggles, temptation, test
