Tag Archives: forgiveness
Let Go, Let God, Get Free! (CHALLENGE)
Time 10-15 minutes Description This Challenge teaches how bitterness, unforgiveness, hatred and resentment create a trap for us and how forgiveness and turning things over to God (especially when we are having a hard time forgiving in our own power) … Continue reading
Filed under forgiveness, Joseph, Object Lesson, Relationships, Teaching
Holding a Grudge (OBJ LESSON)
Time 15-20 minutes Audience Children, Teens, Adults Description This object lesson teaches about the danger of holding a grudge (i.e., choosing not to forgive someone). It uses an illustration from Where the Red Fern Grows, a great book about a … Continue reading
Filed under Object Lesson, God's Will, forgiveness, Conflict Resolution, Healing
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
Filed under Object Lesson, God's Will, Hands-on, Christianity, Obedience, Trust, Spiritual Growth, heart, Joseph, tool, test, territory, Coping skills, Fear, faith, Belief, Hope, Love, Agape Love, Relationships, Kindness, Spiritual Warfare, temptation, Humility, Pride, spiritual disciplines, Repentance, Game, Games that Teach, unconditional love, forgiveness, struggles, Challenges, Character, Abraham, Jesus, Listening to God, Bible study, Transformation, acceptance, God's favor, blessing, Spiritual Health, God's dream, God's Plan, Discipline, purity, team, leadership, courage, drama, sanctification, Healing, Waiting on the Lord, Annointing, Salt of the earth, Lesson, Strengths, Comfort Zone, Change, Future, Abundance, Overcoming obstacles, exercise, activity, distractions
Repentance (DEVOTION)
The Bible has a lot to say about repentance. In your groups, read through the following Scriptures, and then discuss the questions below. o Psalm 51:1-17 (Create in me a pure heart) o Proverbs 1:23 (Wisdom’s rebuke) o Jeremiah 15:19 … Continue reading
Filed under Confession, Repentance, Devotion
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
God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense (GAME)
Time 30 minutes Description This game teaches that we have God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense (G.R.A.C.E.), but we have to keep returning to God every time we sin in order to keep the relationship strong. If we don’t, we wander … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Confession, Daily walk, forgiveness, Game, Games that Teach, Obedience, Repentance, Spiritual Health
Touch of the Master’s Hand
Time 10-15 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that God uses what the world hardly values. The touch of the Master’s hand makes all the difference in a person’s life. This lesson is inspired by the poem by Myra B. … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, forgiveness, Jesus, Object Lesson, self-image, Self-worth, Transformation, Value
