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God’s Permissive Will (OBJ LESSON)

Time 45 minutes Audience Children, Teens, Adults   Description This object lesson teaches about how God’s permissive will works with God’s unchangeable will.  It uses the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and his brothers to illustrate how God allows … Continue reading

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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

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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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Weakness (DEVOTION)

As a group, read the following Scriptures, and then discuss the questions below. Psalm 10:2 (the wicked man hunts down the weak) Psalm 41:1-3 (blessed are those who have regard for the weak) Isaiah 40:29-31 (He increases the power of … Continue reading

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Comfort Zone (OBJECT LESSON)

Audience Children, Teens, Adults Time 10-15 minutes Description This game helps participants to understand how important it is to step our of our comfort zones in order to grow.  You can use the story of Abraham (Abram at the time) … Continue reading

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Abraham’s Tests (Lesson)

Time 30-35 minutes Description This lesson teaches about how God tested Abraham when He asked him to sacrifice Isaac.   Scriptures Genesis 12:1-3; 15:1-6; 17:19-20; 22:1-19 Hebrews 11:17-19 Materials Whiteboard, chalkboard or flipchart Marker Bible Preparation Practice the script.   … Continue reading

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God’s Image (Quick Drama)

Time 15 minutes Description This Quick Drama teaches that God wants to make us into the image of His Son, Jesus.  We often think that we should do the work, but God is the only One who can successfully and … Continue reading

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Facing Your Giants (Quick Drama)

Time 10 minutes Description This Quick Drama teaches that we shouldn’t fear the giants in our lives but that we shouldn’t try to take them on alone, either.  (I’ve chosen giants who represent fears children might have, but feel free … Continue reading

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God Gives Me Courage – David: Part 2 (LESSON)

Scriptures:    1 Samuel 17:1-51 Description:    This lesson tells the story of David & Goliath and focuses on how we can defeat the “giants” in our lives. Rhyme Time:    Knocking down giants isn’t so tough. God will help when things get … Continue reading

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Catch! (Obj Lesson)

Time 10-15 minutes Description This object lesson illustrates how Satan tries to fill our minds with worries, fears, doubts and many other things so that there is no room for God’s truth, peace and joy. Audience Children, youth and adults … Continue reading

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